Conterno Aldo
Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile 2022
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | The new wine spends several months in stainless steel tanks with various rackings, then it is placed in oak barrels where it remains for a period of 12 months before being bottled. |
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Barbera, Barbera d’Alba 2022 designation, 15% ABV
- Historic vineyard in Bussia: vines up to 45 years old on calcareous-clay soils
- Vinification in steel: maceration for 8–10 days at a controlled temperature of 26–28 °C
- Aged in oak: maturation for up to 12 months for greater complexity and longevity
- Sensory profile: notes of blackberry, cherry, vanilla and liquorice; long and velvety on the palate
Description
What kind of wine it is
Conca Tre Pile by Poderi Aldo Conterno is a still red wine that encapsulates the essence of Piedmont, produced in Monforte d’Alba exclusively from Barbera grapes. Belonging to the prestigious Barbera d’Alba, this wine stands out for its rigorous approach aimed at enhancing expressive clarity. To the eye, it reveals an intense ruby red colour, while the bouquet is layered, with fruity notes of blackberry and cherry enriched by elegant spicy hints of vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, it is long and velvety, with a well-structured profile where a slight tannin perfectly balances the natural freshness of the sip.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the hillside of the renowned Conca Tre Pile vineyard, located in the famous Bussia Soprana area of Monforte d’Alba. This hill is home to the historic vineyards of Poderi Aldo Conterno, whose roots run deep in a terroir with a strong winemaking vocation. The vines, with an average age approaching forty-five years, grow on an excellent calcareous-clay soil, a geological matrix ideal for the development of red wines with great structure. The particular local microclimate encourages optimal yields, giving bunches with extraordinary aromatic concentration.
How it is produced
The production process begins in autumn with a meticulous manual harvest and careful selection of the bunches. In the winery, the must undergoes maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks for about eight to ten days at a controlled temperature. Afterwards, the wine rests in steel before completing its maturation in oak barrels for twelve months, acquiring complexity and ageing potential. The cycle concludes with bottling, which involves no filtration or clarification, a technical choice aimed at preserving the sensory integrity and rich texture of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1969 in Monforte d’Alba, the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery combines centuries-old tradition with international prestige. In the heart of the renowned Piedmontese terroir, the Bussia Soprana hill is home to historic 45-year-old vineyards rooted in outstanding calcareous-clay soil. From these slopes come extraordinary grapes, destined for long-lived and invaluable red wines. The meticulous respect for the fruit continues with expert oak ageing and bottling without filtration, ensuring a pure and velvety tasting experience in the glass.
Awards
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Aldo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1969 in Monforte d’Alba, the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery combines centuries-old tradition with international prestige. In the heart of the renowned Piedmontese terroir, the Bussia Soprana hill is home to historic 45-year-old vineyards rooted in outstanding calcareous-clay soil. From these slopes come extraordinary grapes, destined for long-lived and invaluable red wines. The meticulous respect for the fruit continues with expert oak ageing and bottling without filtration, ensuring a pure and velvety tasting experience in the glass. |
| Origin | Conca Tre Pile a Bussia (Monforte d'Alba) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay |
| Harvest | Autumn (first week of October) |
| Fermentation temperature | 26–28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 8 0 days |
| Production technique | Vinificazione in rosso con macerazione sulle bucce in vasche di acciaio inox; non chiarificato né filtrato |
| Wine making | Red vinification with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks; contact with the skins for about 8–10 days at a controlled temperature (26–28 °C). Aged for several months in steel with frequent rackings, then several months in wood (oak barrels, up to 12 months). Not clarified or filtered. |
| Aging | The new wine spends several months in stainless steel tanks with various rackings, then it is placed in oak barrels where it remains for a period of 12 months before being bottled. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |