- Nebbiolo planted to marl and limestone soils in the Bricco Ambrogio cru, the most important vineyard in the village of Roddi
- 275 meters elevation with south/southeast exposure
- The first vintage was produced in 2002 and nearly a monopole
- Harvested by hand, normally after the 10th of October
- Submerged-cap maceration (10-12 days in average)
- Indigenous yeast fermentation (20-30 days in average) in stainless steel
- Malolactic fermentation in 225 L barrels over the winter
- Aged 11 months in neutral French oak barrels and further 13 months in large casks, plus 8 months in stainless steel and 6 months in bottle
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-SCV-20-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-01-17
"Focused, compact and well-balanced with strawberries, red currants, wet stones and some bay leaves. Medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins. Ample and well-structured with plenty of volume on offer on the center-palate. Delicious and well-driven with a long finish. Try after 2028."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2024-09-05
"Roddi. Lustrous mid ruby. Subtle yet concentrated on the nose with cherry fruit and fresh mint hints. Mellow, concentrated sweet-sour cherry palate with firm tannins on the finish. Ready now but needs food."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2024-05-15
"Deep ruby/red, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio boasts a very pretty and detailed bouquet with a floral perfume of ripe raspberries, violets, lilac, and wet stone. Elegant and medium-bodied, it has a lot of graceful details, with fine tannins, lovely concentration and a lovely and linear feel without any austerity. It has a Burgundian aesthetic and is a very well-styled wine from this site. Drink 2025-2040."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is a complex, alluring wine. Dried herbs, menthol, licorice, sage, mocha and lavender play off a core of purplish/black fruit. Dark and sensual, but not at all heavy, the 2020 has a ton to offer in a plush, immediate style. This is a very sexy Barolo."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2024-08-01
"Crushed red fruits steeped in their own juices, intermingled with a blend of spices, create an inviting nose, though somewhat reserved. A hint of mint adds freshness. On the palate, warmed, spiced fruits take center stage, enveloped by the embrace of youthful and firm tannins. The fruit flavors gradually give way to a savory edge on the finish that begs for a hearty dish to accompany it. Drink 2026–2045. Cellar Selection. —J.P."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-10-12
"An elegant red, exuding cherry, strawberry, orange peel, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors. Vibrant and supple in texture, this is beautifully integrated, turning more floral on the lingering aftertaste. A light dusting of tannins keeps this focused. Best from 2026 through 2040. 'B.S."