Region: Barolo, Italy
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
96 Points James Suckling
Precise, textural and long with aromas of dried thyme, cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and crushed black pepper. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Lively and agile with a succulent core of sour cherries and white pepper at the center. A crushed stone character brings a mineral touch to it and onto the long, focused finish..." 01/24
96 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Youthful and ripe ruby red in color, the 2020 Barolo Villero has a fantastic bouquet of pure ripe raspberries, wet stones, fresh roses, and sweet sage. Medium-bodied, it’s approachable up front and balanced, with refined tension through the mid-palate, fine tannins, and refreshing acidity. Weightless, with good ripeness, it’s long on the palate and has a lasting perfume of dried apricot. Absolutely lovely , it’s going to offer a wide drinking window over the next 15 or so years.
96 Points Wine Spectator
Supple in texture and laced with cherry, raspberry, rose hip, mineral and mint flavors, this red is deftly balanced, vibrant and intense. Flashes of licorice and tar add depth as this cruises to the long, detailed finish. A base of chalky tannins lends support. Best from 2027 through 2046. 1,330 cases made.
95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Showing more tobacco, leather, cranberry and freshly-tilled soil, this is a bolder style of Nebbiolo. The Oddero 2020 Barolo Villero has an interlude of sweet cherry and plump fruit, but then it veers toward tart fruit flavors followed by fine powdery tannins. Smoothness is a theme that continues throughout. It ages in large French oak casks and spends six months in cement vat to better integrate. Production is 6,000 bottles.
95 Points Wine Enthusiast
The nose is a tangy explosion of sour red fruits and cherry candy, with fresh bay leaf and green herbs jumping out of the glass like a jack-in-the-box. Brace yourself for a well-structured palate that's as firm and taut as a high-wire act. But don't worry, the flavors are so tasty, you'll be doing a happy dance with every sip. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey as you try this now or over the next two decades. Drink Now - 2045
95 Points Vinous
The 2020 Barolo Villero offers up blue fruit, lavender, spice, mint, new leather and grilled herbs. Brisk acids and veins of tannin confer freshness. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens in bottle. Today, it is decidedly nervous. Even so, the Villero has real palate presence and notable explosive energy
