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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 12 to 40 years from vintage.

vintage12 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: berries, balsamic, Mediterranean woodland, dried rose

Palate: elegant, assertive tannin

A Riserva from the Mondoca parcel in Bussia, with a mellow, elegant bouquet of berries, balsamic notes, woodland and dried rose developing tar with age, and an elegant, assertive tannic texture with a long finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Castelmagno Our pick Qualigeo pairs Castelmagno with full-bodied reds. The crumbly, piquant paste of an aged wheel, with its blue-green veins, meets Barolo's firm tannin and high acidity, which clear the palate between pieces. Ossolano Local tradition Qualigeo lists Barolo first among the structured reds it calls the classic match for Ossolano. The elastic, savoury paste with its herbal pasture notes gives Nebbiolo's tannin something to grip, and an older, more intense wheel holds its own. Gorgonzola Our pick Qualigeo says Gorgonzola Piccante prefers well-structured, aged reds. A very piquant, longer-aged Piccante can overwhelm a delicate wine, so it wants a Barolo with enough tannin and age to stand up to it.

How to serve Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva

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. Bollito misto, Braised beef cheek, Aged Bra cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mondoca is Oddero's reserve parcel in the Bussia cru of Monforte, bottled as a Riserva only in the best vintages.

  1. 1985Oddero establishes the Mondoca Riserva from Bussia

Facts

Producer
Poderi e Cantine Oddero · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 90 to 170 at retail
Drinking window
12 to 40 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva

What does Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva taste like?

On the nose, berries, balsamic, Mediterranean woodland, dried rose. On the palate, elegant, assertive tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A Riserva from the Mondoca parcel in Bussia, with a mellow, elegant bouquet of berries, balsamic notes, woodland and dried rose developing tar with age, and an elegant, assertive tannic texture with a long finish.

When should I drink Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva?

Drink 12 to 40 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 Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva?

Bollito misto is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised beef cheek and Aged Bra cheese. The Riserva's structure stands up to the boiled meats.

What grapes are in Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva?

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

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