2017 Oddero: Bussia Vigna Mondoca x2 & Vigna Rionda x2 - Barolo Riserva, DOCG - 4 Bottles (0.75L)

Barolo DOCG Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva 2017 (The two large bottles on the left)
Vineyard Origin: Comes from the Bussia MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) in Monforte d'Alba, specifically from the south-facing Vigna Mondoca cru, situated on clay and limestone soils.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Complex and refined, featuring aromas of red plum, raspberries, dried rose, cocoa, cedar bark, and underbrush. As it evolves, it reveals elegant balsamic notes, liquorice, tar (goudron), and mineral hints of graphite.
Palate: Structured, warm, and full-bodied. It showcases a texture of silky yet firm tannins, supported by a lively acidity that brings freshness, flavours of blood/bitter orange, and a long, persistent finish.
Critical Scores (2017 Vintage):
ames Suckling: 94–95/100
Falstaff: 96/100
International Critics Average: ~93–95/100

Barolo DOCG Vignarionda Riserva 2017 (The two large bottles on the right)
Vineyard Origin: Comes from Vigna Rionda in Serralunga d'Alba, one of the most famous, prestigious, and historic crus in the entire Barolo region, renowned for producing wines of extraordinary power and longevity.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Intense, deep, and austere. Notes of ripe red and black fruits (black cherry, redcurrant) merge with violet, sweet spices, leather, tobacco, rosemary, and a distinct mineral/chalky signature.
Palate: Full, powerful, and rich in concentration. The tannins are dense, fine, and elegant, balanced by a sharp backbone of acidity that guarantees decades of ageing potential.
Critical Scores (2017 Vintage):
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 95–96/100
Kerin O'Keefe / Antonio Galloni: 95–97/100 (typical range for Oddero's Vignarionda)

Winery History (Poderi e Cantine Oddero)
Historical Roots: The Oddero family's winemaking roots in the Langhe region date back to the late 18th century. The earliest documented records of wine production under their own name go back to the second half of the 19th century with Giovanni Battista Oddero.
Expansion: Between the late 19th and 20th centuries, the winery established itself as a benchmark for the international Barolo trade.
The Winemakers & Philosophy: Giacomo Oddero (son of Luigi and a historic figure in the denomination) and his family led the winery for decades, expanding their vineyard holdings across the finest crus of Barolo and Barbaresco. Today, the estate is passionately run by his daughters, Mariacristina and Isabella, along with Pietro.
Traditional Style & Sustainability: The winery strictly respects traditional Langhe winemaking practices, including long macerations and ageing in large Slavonian and French oak casks. All of the estate's vineyards are managed according to organic farming principles.