Oddero - Barolo Classic DOCG

Oddero, Barolo Classic DOCG. What do you think of Hemingway? So asked readers of journalist Gianni Brera, who answered their literary and footballing questions in his column L’accademia di Brera (“Brera’s academy”) in the newspaper La Repubblica. His reply, in Sbornie prese per sport (“Drunk for the sake of sport”) on 12/12/1986: “Ernest drank Valpolicella because he was around Venice, and in those days the Oddero brothers of La Morra couldn’t get their wines to him. But if he’d known Oddero Barolo he would not have turned to the liquor which ultimately killed him.”

Wine type: red wine DOCG - Classic Barolo.

Alcohol content: 14°

Region: South-east, facing vineyards in the municipalities of La Morra, Santa Maria Bricco Chiesa, Bricco Fiasco, Castiglione Falletto.

Grape/blend: 100% Nebbiolo.

Type soil: the soil is prevalently fine clay, with sand and calcium carbonate.

Colour: brilliant garnet-red colour, with warmer tinges developing over time.

Aroma: unmistakeable bouquet, very pleasant, intense yet ethereal, very persistent, at times spiced, with aromas of truffles, liquorice and dried flowers.

Tasting notes: dry taste, with important, full tannins.

Serving suggestions: juicy red meat and mature cheeses. Serving 18°C.

Please note that it is an offence to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18.