Figli Luigi Oddero

Barolo Nebbiolo 2017

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. — 22 days ago

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Figli Luigi Oddero

Monforte d'Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 1961

Tony Garcia

9.5

1961 Oddero Barolo, pristine bottle with interesting neck tag. Gorgeous mature nose, dark cherries, brown sugar, leather, earth, charred wood. Silky palate, ripe sweet red fruits, dense mid palate, resolved tannins, perfect acidity. Excellent. #odderobarolo #oddero — 6 years ago

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Michele Calò & Figli

Cerasa Rosato Salento IGT 2014

Alex Wettersten

9.0

Recommended by Luigi at Marechiaro in Gallipoli. Negroamaro does shine through well here. — 10 years ago

Figli Luigi Oddero

Rombone Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Sean Grullon

9.0

Classic barbaresco. Fine tannins and expressive fruit - it’s bright and just absolutely delicious. Great acidity. Floral and cherry - with just a hint of earth, in contrast to other nebbiolos the tar action is subtle. — 10 days ago