Luigi Oddero, Barolo Rocche Rivera other_regions While the palate impression is

While the palate impression is not presently as complex as the nose

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

The mouth feel is beautifully refined and even silky with the outstanding complexity

80% Tempranillo (aged in 4-year-old American oak for 36 months) and 20% Garnacha (aged in 2- to 3-year-old American oak for 30 months)

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

Luigi Oddero, Barolo Rocche Rivera other_regions While the palate impression isThe 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