COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2009
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Vigneti Luigi Oddero & Figli SSA
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Vigna Rionda from Vigneti Luigi Oddero & Figli SSA is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the prestigious Vigna Rionda cru in Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont. This single-vineyard designation is highly regarded for producing wines of significant structure and aging potential. The vineyard's soil, a blend of compacted sands and marls with limestone, contributes to the wine's distinctive character. The 2009 vintage benefited from favorable weather in Piedmont, leading to a balanced and elegant expression of the Nebbiolo grape. The producer, Vigneti Luigi Oddero & Figli SSA, is a family-owned winery with a long-standing tradition, now managed by Lena Oddero, emphasizing sustainable practices and minimal intervention to showcase the terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€155
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vigna Rionda is often likened to a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy.
Fact 02
The vineyard's soil is rich in minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and iron.
Fact 03
Oddero acquired their parcel in Vigna Rionda in 1982.
Fact 04
The 2009 vintage is described as an elegant and balanced expression of Nebbiolo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Barolo Vigna Rionda involves traditional winemaking techniques. Nebbiolo grapes undergo fermentation, often in stainless steel or large oak vats, followed by an extended period of maturation. This wine is aged for up to 42 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, a process that contributes to its structure and complexity. A further minimum of 24 months of bottle aging allows for further integration and development. The producer, Vigneti Luigi Oddero & Figli SSA, follows a philosophy of minimal intervention and sustainable practices to highlight the vineyard's terroir.
