Walter concludes his coverage of the recently released vintage with 146 more wine reviews. See also 2021 Barolo and 2022 Barbaresco – an early look and More Barolo 2021 and some late releases. Above, a view of Castiglione Falletto courtesy of Vietti, whose Rocche di Castiglione is among the high achievers in this vintage.
Back in early December 2021, during a week of visits to producers in the Langhe, I found the mood among the Barolisti was surprisingly upbeat after a growing cycle that came with plenty of challenges.
That year, the season had started out unseasonably warm –...