Austerity is not all the same: Nebbiolo is more austere than Pinot Noir and Sangiovese; Barolo is more austere than Barbaresco; the stern texture of Monforte and Serralunga is different from that of the village of Barolo, which itself is different from La Morra.
Austerity aside, Barolo Riserva are also less ready to drink, mostly due to their traditionally higher extraction. However, if there is a specific justification for the more austere character of a wine, it can be found in the vintage – and 2017 was that kind of vintage.
Scroll down to see the top-scoring Barolo 2017 Riserva wines
The 2017 vintage
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Top-scoring Barolo Riserva 2017 wines
The wines below all scored 96 points or above
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