In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1982 — Oddero bottles its Brunate cru Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi e Cantine Oddero
- 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.