Reading Kevin Zraly's Windows On The World Complete Wine Course, I found some very useful information if you're a fan of Piedmontese wines (he actually gleaned the info from Giuseppe Colla from Prunotto, one of the top producers from the region).
In an exceptional vintage set a Barbaresco aside for a minimum of four years before drinking.
In an exceptional vintage set a Barolo aside for a minimum of six years before drinking.
In an extraordinary vintage set a Barbaresco aside for a minimum of six years before drinking.
In an extraordinary vintage set a Barolo aside for a minimum of eight years before drinking.
Extraordinary Vintages in Piedmont
1996 2000 2001 2004
Exceptional Vintages in Piedmont
1990 1997 1998 1999 2005 2006
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