Tasting a cross-section of wines from a single vintage within one appellation is both instructive and compelling. In Barolo, the 2021 vintage makes this exercise especially rewarding.

Beyond a highly favorable growing season, 2021 stands out among recent vintages. The 2021s strike a rare balance, offering vivid fruit and aromatics alongside the structural qualities of a collectible vintage.

In many ways, the wines from this vintage read like a commentary on current trends in winemaking in the region. Extreme cellar practices, like marathon maceration periods or excessive use of new oak, have largely been abandoned for a far more nuanced approach. The result is a style that combines longevity with greater immediate pleasure.

The 2021 vintage offers an illuminating and delicious perspective on the state of Barolo.

Wines being featured include:

• Brovia Barolo 2021
• Brovia Barolo Villero 2021
• Brovia Barolo Brea - Vigna Ca'Mia 2021
• E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Mosconi 2021
• Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno 2021
• Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 2021
• Oddero Barolo 2021
• Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Castellero 2021
• Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2021

More information about each of these wines can be found at www.grippytannins.com.