Conterno Aldo
Barolo Bussia 2019
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After 4-5 months in steel tanks and various rackings, it matures for about 26-28 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, then it is bottled. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Origin: Produced in Monforte d’Alba from 100% Nebbiolo grapes at around 400 m altitude
- Vinification: Maceration for 25-30 days in stainless steel followed by racking and resting for 4-5 months
- Ageing: Matured for 26-28 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
- Sensory profile: Notes of leather, vanilla, rose, plum and citrus with a fresh and taut palate
- Serving and pairings: 18-20 °C, decant for 1 hour, ideal with game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia is a still red wine that embodies the elegance of Nebbiolo, cultivated in the Michet and Lampia sub-varieties. Visually, it displays a red hue enriched with transparent highlights. The bouquet is a harmonious interplay of leather, vanilla, rose petals, plum and citrus peel notes. On the palate, it reveals a taut and fresh structure, supported by vibrant acidity, with clear hints of cherry, anise and oregano. This Barolo stands out for its rigorous style, designed for extraordinary evolution over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Bussia, a renowned area of Monforte d’Alba in the heart of southern Piedmont. The vineyards of Poderi Aldo Conterno cover twenty-five hectares on hillsides, situated at around four hundred metres above sea level. The soils, characterised by a mix of calcareous marl and sand, give the wine a dynamic flavour profile and well-defined aromas. The winemaking tradition of this historic region boasts deep roots, linked to illustrious figures in Italian history such as King Charles Albert of Savoy and Count Camillo Benso di Cavour.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-October with a meticulous manual harvest. The vinification process involves prolonged maceration in steel tanks for about a month, with temperatures kept under strict control. After racking and a brief rest in steel, the ageing continues for over two years in large Slavonian oak barrels. The result is a red wine of remarkable longevity, created to mature with great elegance in the cellar over the decades.
History and Curiosities
Born from the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery, founded in 1969, this fine red expresses the exceptional hilly territory of Bussia, in Monforte d’Alba, where outstanding viticulture has thrived since 1920. The result of the historic varieties of Nebbiolo grapes, Michet and Lampia, its origins are intertwined with King Charles Albert and the Unification of Italy. The excellent 2019 vintage of this prestigious Barolo DOCG, awarded 95 points by Wine Spectator, guarantees a masterful evolution in the bottle and an extraordinary longevity of up to twenty-five years.
Awards
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2019
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.
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2019
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Aldo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the Poderi Aldo Conterno winery, founded in 1969, this fine red expresses the exceptional hilly territory of Bussia, in Monforte d’Alba, where outstanding viticulture has thrived since 1920. The result of the historic varieties of Nebbiolo grapes, Michet and Lampia, its origins are intertwined with King Charles Albert and the Unification of Italy. The excellent 2019 vintage of this prestigious Barolo DOCG, awarded 95 points by Wine Spectator, guarantees a masterful evolution in the bottle and an extraordinary longevity of up to twenty-five years. |
| Origin | Bussia, Monforte d'Alba (Southern Piedmont) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marl soil alternating with layers of sand |
| Harvest | Metà di ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | 32 °C (maximum) |
| Fermentation | 25-30 days |
| Production technique | Red vinification with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Red vinification with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks; the must remains in contact with the skins for 25-30 days; after several rackings, it rests for 4-5 months in stainless steel and then matures for about 26-28 months in large Slavonian oak casks. |
| Aging | After 4-5 months in steel tanks and various rackings, it matures for about 26-28 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, then it is bottled. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |