Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rose, violet, damp earth, ripe red fruit

Palate: soft, persistent tannin

From the celebrated Brunate cru, a ruby-to-garnet Barolo with intense rose and violet, damp earth and ripe red fruit, with persistent yet soft tannins built for long ageing.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    The braise meets the cru's structure.
  • Tajarin with white truffle
    Truffle resonates with the earthy core.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the rose and red-fruit lift.

How to serve Oddero Barolo Brunate

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Oddero, bottling since the 19th century, makes a classic Barolo from the great Brunate cru shared between La Morra and Barolo.

  1. 1982: Oddero bottles its Brunate cru Barolo

Facts

Producer
Poderi e Cantine Oddero · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 70 to 130 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 35 from vintage
First vintage
1982

Frequently asked about Oddero Barolo Brunate

What does Oddero Barolo Brunate taste like?

On the nose, rose, violet, damp earth, ripe red fruit. On the palate, soft, persistent tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the celebrated Brunate cru, a ruby-to-garnet Barolo with intense rose and violet, damp earth and ripe red fruit, with persistent yet soft tannins built for long ageing.

When should I drink Oddero Barolo Brunate?

Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Oddero Barolo Brunate?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the cru's structure.

What grapes are in Oddero Barolo Brunate?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative mood elegant nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price premium single vineyard still red

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