Oddero Barolo 2020
47.55₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Coming in hot off some truly excellent past releases, the Oddero 2020 Barolo has a pretty mineral content with pencil shaving, crushed stone and wet soil that meets forest berry and underbrush. The wine hits on all cylinders, and there is good aromatic balance. It delivers a punch of bright fruit and crushed rose that gives way to pulverized stone. For a base Barolo, this is one of your best buying options. Fruit is blended from Bricco Chiesa and Capalot in La Morra and Fiasco in Castiglione Falletto.
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Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 30 months in Slovenian and Austrian oak barrels of 40, 60 and 75 hectolitres. Afterwards, it remains in the bottle for 6 months before being released on the market.
Description
Oddero Barolo is a wine that represents the essence and tradition of the Italian wine region. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine comes from vineyards located in La Morra, specifically in Santa Maria Bricco Chiesa and other plots. These vineyards are located at altitudes varying between 200 and 250 metres above sea level, with south-east and south-west exposures, respectively. The planting density is 4,000 vines per hectare, and the age of the vines is heterogeneous, with some parts being up to 60 years old.
This vineyard is the historic core of the Oddero company's production. Located at the foot of the church of Santa Maria della Neve, it has a predominantly clayey soil, enriched with sand and calcium carbonate. It is from this vineyard that Oddero's prestigious Barolo DOCG is produced.
Winemaking
Vinification is carried out with a rigorous manual selection of the grapes in the vineyard. Fermentation and maceration are carried out in stainless steel for 20 days at a controlled temperature of 28-29°C. This process is carried out separately for the three vineyards, as is the malolactic fermentation. The Barolo is aged separately in Austrian and Slovenian oak barrels, with capacities varying between 40-60 and 75 hectolitres, for a period of 30 months. The wine is then blended in spring, followed by bottling in late summer and further bottle ageing for six months before release.
Taste
Oddero Barolo is characterised by a bright garnet red colour that acquires warmer reflections over time. Its aroma is unmistakable, very pleasant, intense and ethereal, with a remarkable persistence. Spicy notes can be perceived, with hints of truffle, liquorice and wilted flowers. On the palate, it has a dry flavour, with important and robust tannins that give it body and structure.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 377.44₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 377.44₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.79₣ | 11.39₣ (-11.39₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.21₣ | 14.11₣ (-14.11₣) |
| 13-18 | 34.82₣ | 17.41₣ (-17.41₣) |
| 19-24 | 43.78₣ | 21.89₣ (-21.89₣) |
| 25-30 | 49.07₣ | 24.53₣ (-24.53₣) |
| 31-36 | 54.73₣ | 27.36₣ (-27.36₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.50₣ | 29.25₣ (-29.25₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.39₣ | 30.20₣ (-30.20₣) |
| 49-54 | 66.05₣ | 33.03₣ (-33.03₣) |
| 55-60 | 71.71₣ | 35.86₣ (-35.86₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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