Oddero

Barolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione - Oddero 2021

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Oddero
Name	Barolo DOCG
Variety	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2021
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Roses, spices, red fruits, licorice
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Langhe
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Minimum 3 years
Type of cask	Large oak casks and barriques
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	18-20°C
Recommended consumption	To be drunk after 5-10 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

The Barolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione - Oddero is one of the flagship wines of the Oddero winery, a historic winery that proudly represents the tradition and innovation of Piedmont in the world of wine. Rocche di Castiglione is one of the most renowned areas of Barolo, located in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto, and is characterized by an exceptional terroir that gives the wines extraordinary complexity and elegance.

This Barolo is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes selected from the best plots of the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard, known for its soil rich in marl and sand, which helps to give the wine a fine tannic structure and notable aromatic depth. Oddero's production philosophy aims to enhance the natural characteristics of the vine and the territory, through sustainable viticulture practices and careful aging in wood.

Visually, Barolo Rocche di Castiglione has a deep garnet red color, with orange reflections that emerge with aging. On the nose, the wine unfolds a complex and seductive bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruit, dried flowers, spices, tobacco and mineral hints, which reflect the elegance and richness of the Rocche di Castiglione cru.

In the mouth, the wine is powerful yet balanced, with silky tannins and a lively acidity that supports the rich structure of the wine, leading towards a long and persistent finish. The flavors are in perfect harmony with the olfactory sensations, offering a full and complex sip, which expresses the typicality and uniqueness of the Castiglione Falletto terroir.

Ideal to accompany red meat dishes, game, mature cheeses and rich truffle-based dishes, the Barolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione di Oddero is also a meditation wine, which benefits from further aging in the bottle, revealing its extraordinary character over time. complexity and evolution.

The winery

Poderi e Cantine Oddero – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Poderi e Cantine Oddero.

Historic winery from La Morra (CN), in the Langhe, Piedmont, known for its Nebbiolo-based Barolo and for a portfolio that includes Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato.

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italia

Founded: 1878

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato, Riesling

Historic Barolo label with documented roots in the 18th century. Officially established as a bottled label in 1878. Based in Santa Maria di La Morra, in the Langhe. Approximately 35 hectares of estate vineyards, of which about 16.5 hectares are planted with Nebbiolo for Barolo and Barbaresco. All Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto vineyards are certified organic; Moscato and Riesling are sustainably managed.

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Winery history

The Oddero family has been in La Morra since the 18th century; the modern estate dates from 1878, when the first Giacomo Oddero began bottling wines under the family name. In the 20th century, the management of Giacomo helped consolidate the estate’s reputation; today the business is run by the next generations, who maintain the family tradition while expanding the vineyards and production.

Production philosophy

The winery aims to express the terroir by working with careful attention in the vineyard and with respect for the environment: organic practices and sustainable management are adopted to showcase the individual crus and preserve the heritage of the Langhe. In the cellar, priority is given to preserving the integrity of the grapes and to aging in large casks for wines that evolve over time.

Terroir and vineyards

Langhe, based in Santa Maria di La Morra; vineyards and grapes sourced from numerous crus of Barolo and Barbaresco, including Brunate, Vignarionda, Rocche di Castiglione, Bussia, Villero and Monvigliero, as well as estates in the Asti area.

Awards and recognitions

Accolades and presence in the leading international wine guides and magazines, and notable scores in tastings and specialist publications.