Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020, Oddero
Vertical profile, mineral and of great finesse. On the nose, red rose, small fruits, graphite, and balsamic notes emerge. On the palate, it is taut and savory, characterized by sculpted tannins perfectly polished and a noble freshness that lifts the sip towards a persistent finish of rare nobility.
Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020, Oddero
The Oddero 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a monument to sculptural nobility and the precise finesse that only this narrow, steep cru of Castiglione Falletto can offer. In a harmonious vintage like 2020, Oddero manages to express the power of Nebbiolo with masterful elegance. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of mineral and floral complexity: notes of violet, ripe raspberry, and licorice blend with deep hints of rock dust, incense, and a trace of balsamic of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is straight and vibrant, supported by a noble acidic backbone and sculptural tannins, very dense yet silky in texture, finishing on an endless, savory note of absolute nobility.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Oddero
· Origin: Piemonte
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barolo DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2020
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Roast veal, Guinea fowl with mushrooms, Aged Piedmontese Toma cheese
Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020, Oddero
The Oddero 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a monument to sculptural nobility and the precise finesse that only this narrow, steep cru of Castiglione Falletto can offer. In a harmonious vintage like 2020, Oddero manages to express the power of Nebbiolo with masterful elegance. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of mineral and floral complexity: notes of violet, ripe raspberry, and licorice blend with deep hints of rock dust, incense, and a trace of balsamic of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is straight and vibrant, supported by a noble acidic backbone and sculptural tannins, very dense yet silky in texture, finishing on an endless, savory note of absolute nobility.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Oddero
· Origin: Piemonte
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barolo DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2020
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Roast veal, Guinea fowl with mushrooms, Aged Piedmontese Toma cheese
