Type: Red wine
Vintage: 2016
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Origin: Piedmonte, Italy
Description: The Luigi Oddero winery is a historic, family-run estate located in the heart of the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy, particularly noted for its focus on traditional Barolo winemaking. The winery is guided by a philosophy that blends deep respect for tradition with an openness to modern innovation, aiming to express the unique terroir of their diverse vineyard holdings.
Tasting notes: The Luigi Oddero Barolo 2016 is a complex and structured wine with a bright garnet-red color and notes of red fruit, sweet spices, and licorice on the nose. The palate is dry, soft, and velvety with a well-balanced structure and excellent aromatic persistence. It has a youthful tension with vibrant acidity and refined tannins, showcasing a blend of dark fruit, cherry, and spices, with hints of mint and savory mineral notes.
Pairing:
Roasted and Braised Meats: Excellent with roast meats, game, braised beef (like osso buco), and ribeye or T-bone steak. The tannins in the wine help to cut through the richness and fat of the meat, cleansing the palate.
Truffles and Mushrooms: The earthy notes in the wine complement dishes featuring truffles or wild mushrooms, such as truffle risotto or wild mushroom polenta.
Rich Pasta Dishes: Pairs well with egg-based pasta dishes, such as tagliatelle with a rich ragù, or even a classic Carbonara, where the richness of the egg yolks and cheese balances the wine's tannins.
Aged and Strong Cheeses: The wine's intensity holds up well to strong and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, Gorgonzola, or aged Pecorino.
Charcuterie: A robust charcuterie board is a simple and effective pairing option.
Alcohol content: 14.5%
