In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's classic structure. -
Tajarin with ragu
Firm tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce. -
Aged Toma
Alpine cheese frames the red fruit.
How to serve Oddero Barolo
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 ragu, Aged Toma. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Oddero's classic Barolo, drawn from across its historic cru holdings, has been a benchmark traditional bottling since the 19th century.
- 1878 — Oddero begins estate bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi e Cantine Oddero
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1878
Frequently asked about Oddero Barolo
What does Oddero Barolo taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The classic estate Barolo, blending fruit from several of Oddero's cru holdings into a traditional, balanced and fairly priced Nebbiolo.
When should I drink Oddero Barolo?
Drink 8 to 25 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?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with ragu and Aged Toma. Braised beef matches the wine's classic structure.
What grapes are in Oddero Barolo?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.