Luigi Oddero, Barolo Vigna Rionda other_regions_italy mocha and floral pastille flavors

mocha and floral pastille flavors that slowly become spicier and more lively as the wine opens up

lively aftertaste of sweet cherry

The racy and intense middle weight flavors possess evident muscle and minerality before concluding in a nicely complex if mildly warm and drying finish

with compelling sweetness of fruit

tobacco and licorice

Luigi Oddero, Barolo Vigna Rionda other_regions_italy mocha and floral pastille flavorsThe estates 2004 Barolo Vigna Rionda is beautifully perfumed, understated and refined, with silky layers of fruit that emerge gracefully from its mid weight frame. The tannins possess gorgeous silkiness, which contributes in big way to the wines sensual, captivating personality. This will be a fascinating wine to follow over the coming years and decades. Roses, spices and flowers of all sorts linger on the impeccable finish. Anticipated maturity, 2015