Conterno Aldo
Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile 2023
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel with rackings, followed by maturation in oak barrels for approximately 12 months; bottled without filtration or fining. |
- Denomination: Still red wine from 100% Barbera grapes, 2023 vintage
- Origin: Conca Tre Pile vineyard in Bussia Soprana, Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont
- Mature vines: Approximately 45 years old on clay-limestone soil, for structure and concentration
- Ageing: 8–10 days maceration in stainless steel, followed by 12 months in oak barrels
- Unfiltered: Bottled without filtration or fining to preserve integrity
Description
What type of wine it is
The Conca Tre Pile by Conterno Aldo is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of the Piedmont region. Produced exclusively from Barbera grapes, this wine falls within the Barbera d'Alba appellation. It presents a structured and elegant profile, capable of combining aromatic complexity with a pleasant drinkability. Its vinification involves careful cellar work, including maturation in oak barrels, without final filtration. In the glass, it offers fruity and spicy notes, supported by a pleasant freshness and balanced tannins.
Where it comes from
The Barbera grapes for this wine come from the renowned Conca Tre Pile vineyard, located in the Bussia Soprana area, within the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, in Piedmont. The vines, which reach forty-five years of age, are rooted in calcareous-clay soil. This specific geological composition, combined with the climatic characteristics of the hillside, provides the ideal environment to impart structure, longevity, and a marked aromatic concentration to the grapes.
How it is produced
Production begins in autumn with a scrupulous manual harvest and selection of the bunches. In the cellar, vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, where the must macerates on the skins for 8-10 days at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine initially ages in steel with periodic racking, before maturing in oak barrels for approximately 12 months. The process concludes with bottling, which takes place without filtration or fining, a technical choice aimed at preserving the full sensory and structural integrity of the wine.
History and interesting facts
Founded in nineteen sixty-nine in Monforte d'Alba, the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery represents a perfect marriage of centuries-old tradition and world renown. Situated in the renowned area of Bussia Soprana, this historic estate boasts vineyards reaching forty-five years of age, cultivated on soils destined for excellence. The tenacity and passion of the Conterno family are reflected in the meticulous care of every production stage, leading to the creation of a Barbera d'Alba DOC of extraordinary depth. The rigorous choice to bottle without filtration bears witness to an absolute respect for the authenticity of the fruit, ensuring a sip that faithfully expresses the Piedmontese terroir, while keeping the sensory purity and rich consistency of a great red intact, destined to evolve wonderfully over time.
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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Aldo |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in nineteen sixty-nine in Monforte d'Alba, the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery represents a perfect marriage of centuries-old tradition and world renown. Situated in the renowned area of Bussia Soprana, this historic estate boasts vineyards reaching forty-five years of age, cultivated on soils destined for excellence. The tenacity and passion of the Conterno family are reflected in the meticulous care of every production stage, leading to the creation of a Barbera d'Alba DOC of extraordinary depth. The rigorous choice to bottle without filtration bears witness to an absolute respect for the authenticity of the fruit, ensuring a sip that faithfully expresses the Piedmontese terroir, while keeping the sensory purity and rich consistency of a great red intact, destined to evolve wonderfully over time. |
| Origin | Conca Tre Pile vineyard in the Bussia Soprana area, Monforte d'Alba (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay soil |
| Harvest | Autumn (first week of October) |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 to 26 °C |
| Fermentation | About 8–10 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection of the bunches; maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 8–10 days; ageing in steel with racking and subsequent maturation in oak barrels for approximately 12 months; bottling without filtration or fining. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting with bunch selection; maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks for approximately 8–10 days at a controlled temperature (24–26 °C); ageing in stainless steel with racking and subsequent maturation in oak barrels for approximately 12 months; bottling without filtration or fining. |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel with rackings, followed by maturation in oak barrels for approximately 12 months; bottled without filtration or fining. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |