a grape so delicate and fine that most producers treat it as everyday refreshment
or gifting to someone just getting into Scotch
aging occurs in 85% neutral French oak
with some Irouléguy-specific strains that make this wine unique even within its category
Vibrant marigold
Oddero, Barolo Mondoca di Bussia Soprana (tattered labels), 1995 SO013025 Ludes 2023s a grape so delicate andA 1995 Barolo from Mondoca, a tiny parcel at the top of Bussia Soprana that yields only around 3,500 bottles. Oddero, a historic estate based in La Morra now run by the Oddero women, made this the traditional way: a long maceration and three years in big old oak botti, no shortcuts. Thirty years on, the Nebbiolo has moved fully into its tertiary register, tar and dried rose, balsamic, sweet leather. Honest note: this bottle's labels are tattered and