Short definition
Tasting wines from different producers but the same vintage and region to compare winemaking styles and terroir expression.
A horizontal tasting compares across producers rather than across years. Five 2020 Barolos from five different producers show how soil, aspect, and winemaking philosophy create different wines from the same grape in the same year. It is the best way to discover which style you prefer before committing to a case. Wine clubs and shops often organize horizontal tastings around popular regions or vintages.