“Classic aromas of well-aged Barolo such as forest floor, leather, tar and dried rose come to the forefront on the gorgeous 2001 Vigna Rionda from Luigi Oddero. A quintessential expression of the celebrated vineyard and the fantastic vintage, it’s classically crafted and shows winemaker Luigi’s delicate hand, delivering dried cherry, spiced cranberry, blood orange, tobacco and salty mineral notes including iron and saline. It’s elegantly structured and shows great strength and finesse, with taut, refined tannins. Still fresh acidity keeps energized and balanced. An exquisite wine at its peak drinking window. Drink through 2031.”