The 2018 Barolo is terrific. In 2018, the Odderos were not completely convinced of the results across all their sites. Ultimately, they blended all of their vineyard designates into the straight Barolo, with the exception of the Brunate and a Riserva from Vigna Rionda. In the glass, their 2018 is captivating. Exotics aromatics, bright red berry fruit and vibrant acids give the 2018 its considerable allure. Vineyard sites are: Fiasco, Bricco, Chiesa, Capalot, Bussia, Villero, Rocche di Castiglione and Monvigliero. Look for this to be one of the under the radar gems of the vintage. I loved it. In fact, the Oddero Barolo is one of the few 2018s readers should not miss. It is a very strong 'buy' in my book.

Perfumed and supple, offering cherry, plum, earth and tar flavors. Open and relaxed, with charm and fine length. Drink now through 2032. 3,333 cases made.

Forest berry, fragrant blue flower and culinary spice aromas come to the forefront along with hints of underbrush. The linear palate is more subdued than the nose, suggesting sour cherry, orange rind and fennel seed alongside chalky, drying tannins that leave an extremely astringent close.