97+ points Luca Gardini: "From the town of Castiglione Falletto and soils rich in clay and limestone, a faceted Barolo. Nose that sticks on hints of licorice root, pink pepper and cornel, with touches of wild mint. The mouthfeel is iodine-brackish, with hints of licorice and mint. (Apr 2024)"
96 points James Suckling: "Precise, textural and long with aromas of dried thyme, cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and crushed black pepper. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Lively and agile with a succulent core of sour cherries and white pepper at the center. A crushed stone character brings a mineral touch to it and onto the long, focused finish. Try after 2029. (Feb 2024)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Precise, textural and long with aromas of dried thyme, cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and crushed black pepper. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Lively and agile with a succulent core of sour cherries and white pepper at the center. A crushed stone character brings a mineral touch to it and onto the long, focused finish. Try after 2029. Drink 2024-2039 (May 2024)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Barolo Villero offers up blue fruit, lavender, spice, mint, new leather and grilled herbs. Brisk acids and veins of tannin confer freshness. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens in bottle. Today, it is decidedly nervous. Even so, the Villero has real palate presence and notable explosive energy. Drink 2026-2040 (Jan 2024)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Showing more tobacco, leather, cranberry and freshly-tilled soil, this is a bolder style of Nebbiolo. The Oddero 2020 Barolo Villero has an interlude of sweet cherry and plump fruit, but then it veers toward tart fruit flavors followed by fine powdery tannins. Smoothness is a theme that continues throughout. It ages in large French oak casks and spends six months in cement vat to better integrate. (Drink 2026-2042 (Apr 2024)"
95 points & 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "The nose is a tangy explosion of sour red fruits and cherry candy, with fresh bay leaf and green herbs jumping out of the glass like a jack-in-the-box. Brace yourself for a well-structured palate that's as firm and taut as a high-wire act. But don't worry, the flavors are so tasty, you'll be doing a happy dance with every sip. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey as you try this now or over the next two decades. Drink Now - 2045 (Sep 2024)"
96 points James Suckling: "Precise, textural and long with aromas of dried thyme, cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and crushed black pepper. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Lively and agile with a succulent core of sour cherries and white pepper at the center. A crushed stone character brings a mineral touch to it and onto the long, focused finish. Try after 2029. (Feb 2024)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Precise, textural and long with aromas of dried thyme, cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and crushed black pepper. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Lively and agile with a succulent core of sour cherries and white pepper at the center. A crushed stone character brings a mineral touch to it and onto the long, focused finish. Try after 2029. Drink 2024-2039 (May 2024)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Barolo Villero offers up blue fruit, lavender, spice, mint, new leather and grilled herbs. Brisk acids and veins of tannin confer freshness. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens in bottle. Today, it is decidedly nervous. Even so, the Villero has real palate presence and notable explosive energy. Drink 2026-2040 (Jan 2024)"
95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Showing more tobacco, leather, cranberry and freshly-tilled soil, this is a bolder style of Nebbiolo. The Oddero 2020 Barolo Villero has an interlude of sweet cherry and plump fruit, but then it veers toward tart fruit flavors followed by fine powdery tannins. Smoothness is a theme that continues throughout. It ages in large French oak casks and spends six months in cement vat to better integrate. (Drink 2026-2042 (Apr 2024)"
95 points & 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "The nose is a tangy explosion of sour red fruits and cherry candy, with fresh bay leaf and green herbs jumping out of the glass like a jack-in-the-box. Brace yourself for a well-structured palate that's as firm and taut as a high-wire act. But don't worry, the flavors are so tasty, you'll be doing a happy dance with every sip. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey as you try this now or over the next two decades. Drink Now - 2045 (Sep 2024)"
| Product SKU | 351535 |
| Producer | Oddero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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