Barolo, Rocche Rivera
    Luigi Oddero

    Barolo, Rocche Rivera, 2018

    96/100
    The Wine Independent
    Available Vintages
    portfolio
    1. 2018

      75cl

      DP

      £127.06

    2. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £762.32

    Broking
    1. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £707.12

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    This precipitous, sandy vineyard was ideally placed to withstand the wet early season weather in 2018. The quality of the terroir and the impact Francesco Versio is having on the estate have conspired to produce one of the wines of the vintage. There is excellent grip combined with beautifully perfumed fruit expression; the fine-cut tannins clasping the intense and concentrated wild strawberry fruit. Instantly aromatic and crystalline with a melting texture, yet this has a great deal more depth than first meets the eye. This holds back initially, but gradually unfurls into a focused, harmonious, fresh and fragrant Barolo of staggering beauty and poise. Rocche Rivera is the historic name for a fabulous little-known plot within the Scarrone vineyard that is a continuation of the famous Rocche vineyard of Castiglione. Sitting above and to the right of Roagna’s Pira. The poor soils of sandy limestone with some clay, as well as east facing exposure, make for a wine that favours elegance, freshness and minerality overpower and body. Aged for 30 months in large used oak casks.

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    Critic Reviews

    96/100
    Susan Hulme,
    The Wine Independent
    This 2018 Figli Luigi Oddero Barolo Rocche Rivera has soft strawberry flavors with a round, soft, mouth-filling mid-palate and a tangy salty, savory finish. It is medium to full-bodied with fine sandy tannins. Approachable, friendly, and charming, it has a lovely softness and roundness without being heavy, a lightness and suppleness of tone but with plenty of intensity and drive at the same time.
    drinking window 2023 - 2042
    date of review 07/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Italy
    Region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Barolo
    Producer:
    Luigi Oddero
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Nebbiolo
    abv:
    14.5%

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