BAROLO

2015 Andrea Oberto

Grapes Nebbiolo
Colour Red
Origin Italy, Piedmont
ABV 15%

(Bottled with the moon on the 2-3 September 2018.) The 2015 Barolo 'normale' has such a lovely nose with a soft weight of deep red fruit just peaking out from the background for now. The energy is good, a fine line of brightness runs from start to finish. This is quite closed for now but has lovely floating aromatics. The weight of rich fruit is clear, but subtle for now. Compared to many 2015s we have tasted this is surprisingly poised and pert. Not dark nor brooding a real pleasure on the red-fruit spectrum. Good stuff and really measured. Fine tannins build gently. Bravo! This comes from 3 different vineyards 1 is 55 years old, the 2nd 18 years and the 3rd was planted 25 years ago. L&S (Feb 2019)


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Quite a bit of colour for a Nebbiolo. Jammy blackberry and cherry, with a hint of rose lift and background nuttiness. More ripe cherry on the palate that holds the pretty firm, peppery tannins reasonably well. Alcohol penetrates the finish though, and the heat of the vintage shows. Drinking range: 2022 - 2030 Rating: 16 Tim Jackson MW, www.jancisrobinson.com (Apr 2020)

Aromas of iron, stone and fresh, sliced strawberries follow through to a medium to full body with tannins that build on the palate. Needs three to four years to soften. Drinking range: 2019 - 2022 Rating: 93 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Nov 2019)

Pliant, supple and wonderfully inviting, Andrea Oberto's Barolo is a terrific introduction to the year. Succulent red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and dried flowers are all laced together in this racy, silky Barolo. The 2015 will drink beautifully right out of the gate. Think of it as the Barolo equivalent of a top-notch Burgundy village. The 2015 Barolo is a blend of three sites in La Morra: Boiolo, San Francesco and Annunziata. Drinking range: 2019 - 2027 Rating: 91 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Feb 2019)

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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