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Oddero Barolo 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
WNR
95
WA
93
VM
93
JS
91
WS
90
Additional vintages
WNR
95
Rated 95 by Winery
Rated 95 - The 2018 Oddero Barolo has light cherry and red fruit aromas at first, but it opens out to rich strawberry coulis and spice, with a beautiful crushed rose note on standing. This Barolo is elegant and complex with lots of primary aromatics and some spiciness. The mid-palate is moderately concentrated, but the wine has a wonderful texture and very fine, delicate tannins. Oddero use approximately 10% of whole cluster berries which helps to keep the primary aromas but only when the stems are really ripe. This 2018 has a high percentage of declassified cru wines adding an extra notch of quality to their classic Barolo. - The Wine Independent ... More details
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Oddero Barolo 2018 750ml

SKU 894068
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Professional Ratings
WNR
95
WA
93
VM
93
JS
91
WS
90
WNR
95
Rated 95 by Winery
Rated 95 - The 2018 Oddero Barolo has light cherry and red fruit aromas at first, but it opens out to rich strawberry coulis and spice, with a beautiful crushed rose note on standing. This Barolo is elegant and complex with lots of primary aromatics and some spiciness. The mid-palate is moderately concentrated, but the wine has a wonderful texture and very fine, delicate tannins. Oddero use approximately 10% of whole cluster berries which helps to keep the primary aromas but only when the stems are really ripe. This 2018 has a high percentage of declassified cru wines adding an extra notch of quality to their classic Barolo. - The Wine Independent
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Barolo is a pretty wine that flaunts elegance, balance and a linear personality that drives the wine clean over the palate. Oak renderings of cedarwood and spice are woven together with wild cherry, cassis and crushed stone. This mid-weight wine is long and polished on the finish. There is an immediate quality to this bottle that means you could drink it in the medium term if desired.
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
The 2018 Barolo is terrific. In 2018, the Odderos were not completely convinced of the results across all their sites. Ultimately, they blended all of their vineyard designates into the straight Barolo, with the exception of the Brunate and a Riserva from Vigna Rionda. In the glass, their 2018 is captivating. Exotic aromatics, bright red berry fruit and vibrant acids give the 2018 its considerable allure. Vineyard sites are: Fiasco, Bricco Chiesa, Capalot, Bussia, Villero, Roche di Castigione and Monvigliero. Look for this to be one of the under the radar gems of the vintage. I loved it. In fact, the Oddero Barolo is one of the few 2018s readers should not miss. It is a very strong 'buy' in my book.
JS
91
Rated 91 by James Suckling
A juicy, medium-bodied Barolo with clean red-fruit and some dried-walnut character. The tannins are still a little firm, so give it another year in bottle. Try from 2023.
WS
90
Rated 90 by Wine Spectator
Perfumed and supple, offering cherry, plum, earth and tar flavors. Open and relaxed, with charm and fine length. Drink now through 2032. 3,333 cases made.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
Rated 95 - The 2018 Oddero Barolo has light cherry and red fruit aromas at first, but it opens out to rich strawberry coulis and spice, with a beautiful crushed rose note on standing. This Barolo is elegant and complex with lots of primary aromatics and some spiciness. The mid-palate is moderately concentrated, but the wine has a wonderful texture and very fine, delicate tannins. Oddero use approximately 10% of whole cluster berries which helps to keep the primary aromas but only when the stems are really ripe. This 2018 has a high percentage of declassified cru wines adding an extra notch of quality to their classic Barolo. - The Wine Independent
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
barrel

Region: Piedmont

For hundreds of years, the beautiful alpine region of Piedmont in north-west Italy has been producing excellent quality red wines, and some of the most characterful sparkling white wines to have ever come out of the Old World. The region is dominated by the mighty Alps which form the border between Italy, France and Switzerland, and the Moscato grapes that are grown in the foothills of this mountain range carry much of the Alps' flavors in their fruit, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters. However, it is the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which are the real stars of this region, and the highly respected wineries which cover much of Piedmont have generations of experience when it comes to processing and aging these grape varietals to produce the superb wines which come out of appellations such as Barolo and Barberesco.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
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Region: Piedmont

For hundreds of years, the beautiful alpine region of Piedmont in north-west Italy has been producing excellent quality red wines, and some of the most characterful sparkling white wines to have ever come out of the Old World. The region is dominated by the mighty Alps which form the border between Italy, France and Switzerland, and the Moscato grapes that are grown in the foothills of this mountain range carry much of the Alps' flavors in their fruit, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters. However, it is the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which are the real stars of this region, and the highly respected wineries which cover much of Piedmont have generations of experience when it comes to processing and aging these grape varietals to produce the superb wines which come out of appellations such as Barolo and Barberesco.
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It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.