Barolo Oddero 2016 (750ML)

95 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Figli Luigi Oddero 2016 Barolo is a wine of enormous depth and character. It delivers the best of the Nebbiolo playlist with sultry dark fruit at its core followed by lifted or high-toned aromas of dark spice, licorice, candied orange peel and spent embers. The aromatic intensity of the wine is fitted to the underlying power and focused tightness of the mouthfeel. This classic Barolo represents a blend of fruit from four sites spread over three comuni: Rive in La Morra, Scarrone in Castiglione Falletto and both Baudana and Broglio in Serralunga d'Alba. Some 25,000 bottles will be rereleased in October 2020."

90 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2016 Barolo is powerful, deep and a touch rustic, but also so full of character. Macerated cherry, mint, dried flowers, orange peel and spice all open up in the glass. The 2016 remains wild, savory and not especially polished. Even so, there is a lot going on here." 2/20

93 Points, James Suckling: "While the fruit is dried and ripe, it's also very focussed and floral. Dried cherries, dried rose petals and orange zest spring into action. The tannins aren't the most powerful, but they are beautifully integrated with nothing sticking out, one fine strand building over the next. Medium-to full-bodied and vertical and medium-chewy on the finish. Drink from 2023."

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast: "Perfumed berry, pine-forest, rose and menthol aromas mingle together on this fragrant, stunning red. It's classically crafted, full bodied and loaded with finesse, delivering juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry, mint and star anise set against taut refined tannins. It's nicely balanced, with bright acidity and youthful tension. Drink 2022-2031."