Oddero - Barolo Vignarionda Riserva 2009

Robert Parker : 92

' The 2009 Barolo Vigna Rionda (from Serralunga d'Alba) shows a crispier and crunchier quality of fruit compared to the other wines from this classic vintage. These qualities will help this Barolo continue a successful bottle evolution. You will encounter that same austerity and dark linearity that defines the wines of Luigi Oddero, but this one offers a higher caliber of fruit intensity. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. '

Monica Larner

James Sucklng : 94

' This has deeply rich, dark berries and cherries in a complex mode, also delivering savory, spiced earth and aged meat notes. The palate has a sense of depth and detail with a long and flavorful core of succulent tannins. Ripe, dense and majestic. Drink or hold. '