Oddero Langhe Nebbiolo 2016

Oddero's Langhe Nebbiolo 2016 is 100% Nebbiolo sourced from parcels within the Barolo DOCG zone — specifically the lower slopes of the Rive cru in La Morra and the base of the Scarrone vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Both sites sit on clay-dominant soils, which produce a more generous, earlier-drinking expression than the estate's Barolo bottlings from higher ground. The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, established in 1994, allows top Barolo producers to release Nebbiolo from these parcels without the DOCG's extended aging requirements.

2016 was an exceptional vintage in Piedmont — warm, dry growing conditions produced concentrated fruit with naturally rounded tannins. This wine shows classic Nebbiolo character: woodland cherry, crushed aromatic herbs, and a thread of dark spice on the nose. The palate is linear and medium-bodied, with Marasca cherry, cranberry, and ground clove, finishing on a note of star anise. Tannins are fine-grained and well-integrated for the vintage.

Vinification follows the estate's traditional approach: spontaneous fermentation, no new oak, and aging in large botti. The result is a wine that shows genuine varietal and site character without wood interference. At 14% ABV, it carries the weight of the vintage while remaining precise and food-friendly.

All Nebbiolo vineyards at Oddero are certified organic. The estate, based in the hamlet of Santa Maria in La Morra, has farmed organically since 2007 and completed full certification across their holdings in 2017.