In the glass
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
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Bollito misto
The Riserva's structure stands up to the boiled meats. -
Braised beef cheek
Rich collagen melts against the firm tannin. -
Aged Bra cheese
Hard cheese mirrors the mineral grip.
How to serve Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva
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. 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.
- 1985 — Oddero establishes the Mondoca Riserva from Bussia
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi e Cantine Oddero
- 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.