Oddero Vignarionda Barolo 2018 750ml
Description
While Monvigliero shows Oddero’s delicate side, their Vignarionda reveals the power within. This Serralunga vineyard produces Barolo of impressive structure and concentration, qualities that the 2018 vintage has expressed with particular eloquence. This is Barolo that flexes its muscles while maintaining perfect form.
Vignarionda’s southeast exposure and clay-limestone soils create ideal conditions for producing age-worthy Barolo. The 2018 vintage, initially underestimated, has proven perfect for sites like this – the longer growing season allowed for complete ripeness while maintaining freshness. Oddero’s patient approach in both vineyard and cellar maximized these advantages.
The nose announces serious intentions – dark roses and tar dominate, backed by concentrated black cherry, licorice, and leather. This is Serralunga at its most authoritative, yet there’s refinement too – hints of truffle, tobacco, and dried herbs add layers of complexity. The aromatic intensity builds with each swirl, revealing new facets.
Structurally, this wine means business. The tannins are substantial and gripping, providing a framework built for decades of evolution. Yet there’s flesh on these bones – concentrated fruit flavors are balanced by savory notes of mushroom, iron, and balsamic. The acidity is bright and lifting, preventing any sense of heaviness despite the wine’s obvious power.
Oddero’s 2018 Vignarionda represents Serralunga Barolo at its most classic – powerful, structured, and unapologetically built for the cellar. While approachable now with substantial decanting, patience will be richly rewarded. This is Barolo for those who appreciate the variety’s more muscular expressions.
- Producer
- Oddero
