In a vintage marked by extreme weather events, the Barolo Langa was fortunate to be spared from most of them. The winemaker’s experience was put to the test, which made a qualitative and quantitative difference in this vintage.
We started the harvest in early September with the Timorasso: very fresh grapes with vibrant acidity and average sugar content. Around September 15 it was time for the Arneis: lower yields due to the hailstorm in early July, but great elegance and balance.
Also in mid-September it was time for Dolcetto: very ripe grapes with fruity notes, typical of this historical variety of our lands.
Barbera completed its ripening around September 25 and was a great surprise, especially from an organoleptic point of view, presenting itself in our opinion with exceptional aging potential due mainly to its freshness and lower concentration.
The Barbaresco and Barolo harvests began on September 30 and ended for Vietti on October 18. To the resistance, typical of Nebbiolo, were added other characteristics that made the difference in a vintage like this one. Indeed, the vine was able to react and adapt positively to every situation.
The harvest, besides being generous, was also balanced in terms of quantity: this has not happened for at least two years. The first sensations are that the tannins have really reached full maturity, a fundamental and not taken for granted characteristic that in the cellar will allow us to move freely between our much-loved submerged cap vinifications. These favor balance, elegance and intensity, respecting the individual great terroirs we are fortunate to have.
Tired but very satisfied.
