# Bricco Ambrogio (Olivero Mario)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Olivero Mario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/olivero-mario.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/olivero-mario-bricco-ambrogio).

- **Producer:** Olivero Mario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bricco Ambrogio
- **Production area:** Roddi, 250 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Silty and calcareous, from the Sant'Agata Fossili Marls
- **Exposure:** South-east (page: south-west)
- **Vineyard planting:** Single vineyard of 1,750 square metres in Roddi, where the family's first vines grew; first vintage 2015
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-picked in small crates, softly crushed and destemmed, spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperature with about 15 days of skin maceration, frequent pumping over and gentle manual punching; malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. Aged 24 months in French oak tonneaux. Natural cork; about 1,270 bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Barolo from a single 1,750 square metre vineyard in Roddi, aged 24 months in French oak tonneaux. The producer says it opens up with time.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red with orange reflections. Aromas of small red fruits, citrus peel and light notes of rose and violet. Rich, persistent and finely tannic on the palate, with a long finish where the French oak ageing adds finesse.