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Oddero Barolo 2018 1.5Ltr

size
1.5Ltr
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 1.5Ltr

SKU 906363
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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
1.5Ltr
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 dusty purple grapes of the Nebbiolo variety are widely considered to be amongst the finest in the world, and hold many unique characteristics which have secured their place in wine making history. Indeed, almost all of the most respected and sought after red wines of Italy are made using this grape varietal, and it wasn't long before several New World wineries started experimenting with the fruit of this special vine, too. Nebbiolo grapes are renowned for their ability to age beautifully, with their strong and dense tannins mellowing out and becoming more balanced inside the oak. Alongside this, they hold some of the most complex and exciting flavors to be found in any grape, which range from gorgeous notes of black truffle, to aromatic violets and tobacco tones.
barrel

Region: Piedmont

The region of Piedmont in the cool, breezy north-western part of Italy is renowned throughout the world for high quality, flavorful and delicious red wines, and for the elegant and refined sparkling wines such as Asti which typify the area. The region is located at the foothills of the Alps, close to the French and Swiss borders, and benefits from some interesting micro-climates formed by its proximity to the mountain range. The key grapes for the fine red wines of Piedmont are Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera – all powerful varietals which are packed full of a range of fruit flavors and which have an affinity for oak making them ideal for aging When it comes to the sparkling Asti, wineries cultivate plenty of Moscato grapes, whose relative transparency make them ideal for expressing their terroir and providing some interesting flavors in the bottle.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.