Adam Baker

9.2

Very good with Christmas Eve buffet. — 7 days ago

with Elissa

romo

9.3

Surprisingly light on its feet and even ethereal on day two. — 9 months ago

Joe Rego

9.1

A great Italian red, made by the same people as Barolo. Shhh, it’s a secret! — 2 years ago

J. Kim

9.0

The aroma has a better lift than Oddero Villero and Serio Borgogno 2017, because of higher acidities and lighter material. — 4 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Medium garnet ruby core and quite wide garnet rim . This shows some development with rose , porcini , dark cherry , balsamic hint, spiced strawberry, iodine . On the palate this is quite deep and tannic , with a strong mineral note, dark cherry , violets, good balanced acidity and good iron filling finish . This needs a little more time to integrate further the quite present tannins . So better in 5 or so years and will last well a further 10 or so. Promising . — 9 months ago

romo

9.2

Consistent notes, if not better after a two-hour decant. A house Barolo?? — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Figli Luigi Oddero, the Barolo producer in La Morra currently markets one Barbareso and all of the fruit comes from approximately 5 acres of vines they own in the Rombone MGA in Treiso.

Popped and poured. The 2018 “Rombone” pours a light ruby color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, this is developing and already very pretty with Luxardo cherry, pomegranate, red flowers, dried earth and mild spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and grippy. A lovely Barbaresco showing the elegance and juiciness of the vintage. Drink now and through 2038.
— 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a garnet color with a slightly watery rim and a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with notes staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, tar, roses, dried herbs, licorice, exotic spices and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The alcohol is medium+. Initial conclusions: this could be Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Grenache or Pinot Noir. However, the color, transparency and tannins can’t lead me to any other place than Italy and this simply has too many of the calling cards for Nebbiolo. When considering the quality of the fruit and power of the wine, I think this is Barolo from a recent, warm but challenging vintage. My call is Nebbiolo, from Italy, from Piemonte, from Barolo, 2017 from a mostly traditional producer. “Whoop! There it is!” I think the 2017’s (in general) are beginning to show pretty well…following a somewhat similar path to the 2015’s in some respects. A solid annata from the other Oddero. Drink now and through 2037. — 9 months ago

romo

9.1

Fresh and versatile. Last sip was best. — a year ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Roses. Mineral. — 4 years ago