Oddero, Barolo Vignarionda Riserva 2009 Appellation_Hermitage while the finish is lined

while the finish is lined with cool minerality and heavy iron

James Molesworth

Vermouth’s recent resurgence means that a new generation is discovering the pleasures of a bittersweet long drink as an aperitif or as a sociable refresher on a hot day

although there is a suppleness of nougat and acacia honey lurking in the middle that promises to emerge with a little patience

Oddero, Barolo Vignarionda Riserva 2009 Appellation_Hermitage while the finish is linedJust beginning to approach its finest years, this is the essence of the Vignarionda vineyards from a sun drenched vintage. Good bright red with garnet tinges. Forward, ripe red fruits, coffee, tar and spearmint on the nose are lifted by a bright blood orange topnote and a brown spice element typical of Nebbiolo Ros. Then supple and surprisingly soft in the middle for a Riserva but in keeping with the vintages characteristics, with an earthy and pliant