2008 Oddero Barolo Villero
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The 2008 Barolo Villero is the most polished of the four 2008 Baroli I tasted. An open, spiced bouquet leads to layers of expressive dark fruit in this harmonious mid-weight Barolo. There is plenty of muscle and tannin here, but those elements are nicely balanced throughout. Spice and floral notes reappear on the finish, adding an element of much-needed lift to this otherwise massively tannic wine.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2008 Barolo Villero is the most polished of the four 2008 Baroli I tasted. An open, spiced bouquet leads to layers of expressive dark fruit in this harmonious mid-weight Barolo. There is plenty of muscle and tannin here, but those elements are nicely balanced throughout. Spice and floral notes reappear on the finish, adding an element of much-needed lift to this otherwise massively tannic wine. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. If Oddero could only find consistency, this range would be significantly more impressive. It’s the details that count, but more often than not, I feel like nuances don’t get enough attention here. Importer: Soilair Selection, New York, NY; tel. (646) 244-4922
Dark crimson with a rusty rim. High-toned, piercing nose. Transparent and expressive. Dusty finish but could only be Piemonte. Lively and beefy and lots of pleasure. Very alive on the palate. Massively fruity palate entry and then a dry but not drying finish and a fan of flavours. A substantial wine. Very long. (JR)
Castiglione Falletto. Mid ruby with broad orange rim. Savoury tea leaf and tobacco. Slow to emerge on the palate. Brooding. (WS)