Oddero Barolo Classico 750ml 2021

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

“A blend of fruit from three MGA sites (Bricco Chiesa, Capalot and Fiasco), the Oddero 2021 Barolo reveals cassis and dried cherry, but it also shows extra spice and smoke at the back. You get mineral nuances over a well-structured and firm Nebbiolo. This wine requires a little extra time before it fully opens. Once it does, it offers a beautiful mouthfeel with zesty freshness, minerality and lots of energy. It undergoes a spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, and the wine ages in botte grande for 24 months. Production is 48,000 bottles, and the wine is priced competitively.” - 95 PTS., MONICA LARNER, WINE ADVOCATE (06/2025)

“Very floral, this Barolo shows aromas of rose petals with wild-strawberry and cedar undertones. Medium-bodied, sleek and elegant with precise, enveloping tannins that will require a couple of years to mellow. Very promising, this will benefit from at least 3 years of bottle age.” - 93 PTS, JAMES SUCKLING (01/2025)

IMPORTER NOTES:

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “Based in La Morra and bottling since 1878, Oddero is an amazing producer because a) they have an extraordinary collection of legendary sites and b) because they use the winemaking style that best allows these sites to express their quality and character, what you might call the ‘clean traditional’ style.”

OVERVIEW: “Oddero’s ‘Barolo Classico’ is an excellent example of their elegant style of winemaking. Fruit is sourced from two cru’s, Bricco Chiesa in La Morra and Bricco Fiasco in Castiglione Falleto, aged separately, then blended.”

TASTING: “Gorgeous notes of dark cherry and wild fennel, with juicy acidity and earthy minerality. Pair with Osso Bucco or other rich meat dishes.”