Luigi Oddero, Barolo Rocche Rivera other_regions Savoury end

Savoury end

Just very slightly austere

The sandy soils here meant that phylloxera never took hold so that most of the vines are ungrafted

juicy finish echoes with fruit and dark chocolate

Luigi Oddero, Barolo Rocche Rivera other_regions Savoury endThe 2014 Barolo Rocche Rivera(from the Scarrone cru) packs a serious punch in its deceptively midweight frame. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, hard candy, wild flowers and mint make a strong first impression before the firm 2014 Nebbiolo tannins kick in. Today, the Rocche Rivera is a bit rough around the edges and a touch wild, but it is certainly not lacking in personality. Antonio Galloni