Barolo Specola 2009 Luigi Oddero

Wine description

The Luigi Oddero's Barolo Specola is named after the Specola Tower built by Luigi Parà and located in the Rive Cru. The vineyard is located in the Cru, Rive di Santa Maria, in La Morra (Piedmont). It has an excellent tannic texture that results in a extraordinary length and persistence, over a soft, dry and silky taste. This is an age-worthy Barolo, especially in the best vintages.

Tasting Notes

Color: bright garnet red with light orange reflections Scent: pure and intense aroma of sweet spices, berries, mountain hay and licorice Taste: dry, soft and velvety on the palate with a great structure.

Vinification

Fermentation with maceration for 12 to 15 days with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing

In stainless steel vats and then 36 months in medium-size french oak barrels. 24 months in bottle.