Luigi Oddero Barolo 2016

14.5%, a blend of fruit from 30% La Morra's Rive, 30% Castiglione Falletto's Scarrone, & 40% Serralunga's Baudana & Broglio. Aged in new 75-85HL Gamba botti for 26 months. The nose has real presence, is highly aromatic with strawberry kirsch and lifted cherry fruits, white stone mineral notes and sandalwood spice. This Barolo is fresh with a capital 'F'. The palate is vibrant and filled with energy, lots of juicy red fruits and silky, ripe and super-fine for Barolo tannins. There's tension here in the most delightful way and a seamless expression that Francesco humbly suggests is 'made' in their prime 3ha Broglio vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, high up and east facing on the whitest of talc soils.

Perfumed berry, pine-forest, rose and menthol aromas mingle together on this fragrant, stunning red. It's classically crafted, full bodied and loaded with finesse, delivering juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry, mint and star anise set against taut refined tannins. It's nicely balanced, with bright acidity and youthful tension. Wine Enthusiast - Kerin O'Keefe, 96 points

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo