Where Winemakers Are Like Bears: Barolo And The Game Of Come-Hither — forbes.com

So far in my life as a wine lover, Piedmont has proven to be a conundrum. I’ve had a hard time getting my head around it, and an equally hard time finding my way “in,” so to speak. I know in my head that there’s a lot to appreciate about Piedmont. I know in my head that the wines of Piedmont, and Barolo in particular, are some of the most valued and respected in the world. There are good reasons for this, including a careful (and regulated) minding of the balance between supply and demand.

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