Oddero
Barolo Nebbiolo
Second bottle of 64' Oddero opened within the week. Unlike the first one, this was stellar. Stood up for over a month, then decanted off its sediments for 4 hours. The bouquet hits you with brandy-macerated cherries, dried florals, tobacco, spices and a menthol-ly character. The bright translucent burg-like colour is perhaps deceptive in view of its concentration. On the palate, the wine is intense, full-bodied, and pure, with very inviting acids and seamless texture. Finishes long and focused. So harmonius right now that it was gone in no time at all. Certainly fits the coveted bill of 'power without weight'.
Second bottle of 64' Oddero opened within the week. Unlike the first one, this was stellar. Stood up for over a month, then decanted off its sediments for 4 hours. The bouquet hits you with brandy-macerated cherries, dried florals, tobacco, spices and a menthol-ly character. The bright translucent burg-like colour is perhaps deceptive in view of its concentration. On the palate, the wine is intense, full-bodied, and pure, with very inviting acids and seamless texture. Finishes long and focused. So harmonius right now that it was gone in no time at all. Certainly fits the coveted bill of 'power without weight'.
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2020Old. Tar incense earth oxidized but a flicker of life still there.
Old. Tar incense earth oxidized but a flicker of life still there.
Jul 22nd, 2015Madeirised, with plenty of acid. From the same case as the stellar 64' opened a week later. First and only bad bottle in the batch according to G.
Madeirised, with plenty of acid. From the same case as the stellar 64' opened a week later. First and only bad bottle in the batch according to G.
Jul 17th, 2020Perfect btl purchased in Italy so fresh & youthful showing red cherry with balsamic, licorice spice, leather, rose petal & tar notes
Perfect btl purchased in Italy so fresh & youthful showing red cherry with balsamic, licorice spice, leather, rose petal & tar notes
Feb 9th, 2022Strong Madeira on the nose but a beautiful soft translucent cherry color. Purity of fruit and some length but the sherry note is too dominant for this to be exceptional.
Strong Madeira on the nose but a beautiful soft translucent cherry color. Purity of fruit and some length but the sherry note is too dominant for this to be exceptional.
Jan 21st, 2018Plummy and clean. Stinky nose with violets and well-integrated tannin. Rustic at front but then became clean. Old school but very fresh. Good, good
Plummy and clean. Stinky nose with violets and well-integrated tannin. Rustic at front but then became clean. Old school but very fresh. Good, good
Jan 12th, 2018Excellent Barolo, needed to be decanted. Very complex with several layers. Aged very well, I think that well storaged can last a few years more.
Excellent Barolo, needed to be decanted. Very complex with several layers. Aged very well, I think that well storaged can last a few years more.
Oct 26th, 2014