BAROLO

2010 Andrea Oberto

Grapes Nebbiolo
Colour Red
Origin Italy, Piedmont
District Alba
ABV 14.5%

The 'village' Barolo is aged in barriques, but old ones, and Fabio is gradually moving to big barrels for everything. Harmonious ripe nose and the palate too as all harmony:- a supple weight of very fine tannins with dried black fruit, dark minerals, spice. Builds slowly in structual impression, but never dries, a beautiful fresh acidity leads the juice and spice on and on. This is a wonderful example of Barolo and will give pleasure from 2015, but if there is still any left in ten years it will be gorgeous then too. L&S (Jun 2014)


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Intense, still-bright garnet-red in colour. Fruit aromas underscored by a lively acidity integrated with notes of tar, tanned leather, and raphite evolving with the passing of time. Complex in mouth, with polished tannins, fresh fruit and firm structure in perfect balance. Long-lingering finish. Excellent with roasts and wild game, dished with truffles, and aged cheeses. Winemaker's notes (Oct 2014)

The 2010 Barolo represents a terrific effort and shows a level of aromatic purity and intensity that sets it apart. Soft cherry and blackberry is enhanced by bursts of clove, leather, cola and exotic tobacco. Oberto’s use of oak renders spice tones that are enduring but not overwhelming. Soft tannins and a richly layered mouthfeel make this wine appropriate for near-term drinking. Drink: 2016-2025. Rating: 93 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, www.RobertParker.com (Jul 2014)

Crazy aromas of dried berry, cedar, white truffle and handmade paper character. Full body, with perfect tannin texture and length. A wine that shows incredible depth and power. Rating: 95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2014)

Andrea Oberto

A small family run winery and vineyard based in La Morra, The Obertos have sixteen hectares of vineyards and produce a brilliant 'village' Barolo from La Morra itself - as well as two other Barolos from different top 'crus' in this sought after village - Rocche dell'Annunziata in La Morra and Albarella in Barolo, just above Cannubi. The wines are beautifully focused and age well, although immensely approachable in their youth as there is a deliciously juicy and generous feel that runs through all the wines.

The winery’s history dates back to 1959, when Andrea's father bought a small-holding and farmhouse in La Morra. At that time farmers could not survive with just one crop, and so he earned a living growing peaches, grapes and raising cows. However, in the family business there was not enough work for everyone and so Andrea, decided to leave the farm and started working for a big company as truck driver. He came back (thankfully!) to La Morra in 1978 when his father died, inheriting the family’s land and taking on the management of the farm.He soon began to focus solely on vine growing. At the beginning the grapes were sold to cooperatives or even to friends and family. Andrea's talents soon became clear, he was a natural with a deft hand and a great palate. The small farm quickly morphed into a wine company with sixteen hectares of their own wines and a brilliant cellar.

When we visited the family in the Autumn of 2021 Andrea was rightfully full of optimism and enthusiasm. On the subject of these latest releases Andrea tells us that because of some recent big ticket vintages proving great hits with the press, it is hard to throw the spotlight of lesser celebrated years - however good they are! But we can confirm Andrea has not put a foot wrong and these latest releases are pure joy.

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