Oddero Barolo Bussia Vigna Mondoca Riserva 2017 750ml

Bundle:
1 Bottle - $246 Nett
3 Bottles - $234 Nett Each
6 Bottles - $221 Nett Each

Oddero Barolo “Bussia Vigna Mondoca” Riserva 2017 is a powerful and highly regarded single-vineyard Barolo from the historic Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, crafted by Poderi e Cantine Oddero. This Riserva represents one of the estate’s most expressive and structured interpretations of Nebbiolo, sourced from the elevated Vigna Mondoca parcel, known for producing wines of intensity, mineral precision, and long ageing potential.

The 2017 vintage in Barolo was warm and dry, resulting in wines with ripe fruit concentration and generous aromatics, while the best sites—like Bussia Mondoca—retained balance, freshness, and site transparency. This bottling has earned strong critical acclaim for its combination of sensual aromatics and firm structural backbone, with noted complexity and longevity.

True to Oddero’s traditional winemaking philosophy, the wine undergoes long maceration followed by extended ageing in large Slavonian oak casks (botti grandi), preserving Nebbiolo’s purity while allowing slow development of tertiary complexity. The Riserva designation further extends maturation, giving the wine additional depth, refinement, and ageing capacity.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep garnet ruby with brick-orange reflections at the rim

Nose:
Highly expressive aromas of dried rose petals, lavender, red cherry, raspberry compote, menthol, spice, leather, dried herbs, and balsamic undertones

Palate:
Full-bodied with layered red fruit, firm yet polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and evolving notes of licorice, tar, earth, and mineral tension

Finish:
Long, structured, and aromatic with lingering floral perfume, savory spice, and mineral-driven grip