Oddero Poderi e Cantine Barolo 2022

Barolo DOCG, Piedmont – Italy

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Description

A Barolo that honours the long-standing tradition of the Oddero family, one of the historic names of La Morra. Sourced from some of Piedmont’s most prestigious vineyards — Bricco Chiesa, Capalot and Bricco Fiasco — this wine stands as a true classic, combining depth, elegance and authenticity.

In the glass, it shows a bright garnet red colour. The nose reveals an unmistakable bouquet of truffle, liquorice, শুকered flowers and spice. On the palate, it is dry and powerful, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity that promises long ageing potential. A true “Barolo di tradizione”, the kind that might have charmed even Hemingway, as once suggested by Gianni Brera.

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Score

94 Points — Robert Parker
"For an entry-level Barolo, this is one of the best values available. It shows minerality, vibrant fruit, crushed rose and remarkable elegance. A great Barolo from the Oddero house."

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Vinification and Ageing

• Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
• Hand-harvested with strict selection
• Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel at 28–29°C
• Malolactic fermentation carried out separately by vineyard
• Ageing: 30 months in large Slovenian and Austrian oak botti (40, 60 and 75 hl), followed by 6 months in bottle

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Vineyard Origin

La Morra — Bricco Chiesa & Capalot
• Altitude: 200 m
• Exposure: southeast
• Soils: limestone and clay
• Vine age: up to 60 years
• Area: 2.7 ha

Castiglione Falletto — Bricco Fiasco
• Altitude: 250 m
• Exposure: southwest
• Soils: limestone and clay
• Vine age: up to 60 years
• Area: 2.5 ha

Production: approx. 30,000 bottles
Harvest: mid-October

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Tasting Notes

Colour: bright garnet red, evolving with age.
Aromas: intense and ethereal bouquet of truffle, liquorice, dried flowers and spice.
Palate: dry, with significant tannins, imposing structure and great elegance.
Finish: long, with freshness and minerality.