Conterno Aldo
Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | The new wine is racked several times before being placed in large Slavonian oak barrels where it matures and refines for 28 months. |
- Grape varieties and origin: Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia from the Colonnello Vineyard in Bussia, Monforte d’Alba
- Sustainable management: cultivation without herbicides or chemical fertilisers, with care for the environment
- Historic vineyards: 40–45 year old vines on calcareous marl and sand, with selective replanting
- Traditional vinification: hand harvesting, maceration in steel for 30 days with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing and aromas: 28 months in Slavonian oak; notes of rose, leather, plum and citrus
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Bussia Colonnello by Poderi Aldo Conterno is a still red wine with a distinct identity, made from Nebbiolo grapes of the Michet and Lampia varieties. The agronomic philosophy embraces a deep respect for the environment, excluding the use of herbicides and chemical fertilisers. On the palate, it is fresh and intense, supported by a high acidity that promises a very long evolution over time. The flavour profile is precise and well-defined, enriched by clear notes of leather, cherry, anise and delicate hints of oregano.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this Piedmontese red are grown in the historic Vigna Colonnello, located within the renowned Bussia geographical mention, in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba. The vines have an average age of between forty and forty-five years and are rooted in calcareous marl soils interspersed with layers of sand. Frequent replanting takes place in carefully selected plots of land chosen for their abundance of clay and calcium carbonate. This unique geological composition shapes the character of the wine, giving it a rigorous structure and a profile of great depth.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out by hand, accompanied by careful selection of the bunches. Vinification begins with maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks, while fermentation is triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. The must rests for about thirty days at controlled temperatures. After repeated rackings, the wine is transferred to large Slavonian oak barrels, where it matures and refines for twenty-eight months. During this period, it consolidates its olfactory architecture, releasing notes of vanilla pod, rose petals, plum and refreshing citrus peel.
History and Curiosities
Born from the historic vineyards of Vigna Colonnello in Monforte d’Alba, the Barolo Bussia DOCG by Poderi Aldo Conterno embodies the purest Piedmontese excellence. This prestigious red reflects a deep respect for nature, being made from fine Nebbiolo grapes grown on calcareous marl and sand without the use of herbicides. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and patient ageing for 28 months in Slavonian oak bestow a fresh, intense and vibrant sip. The 2021 vintage, awarded 98 points by James Suckling, is a true masterpiece of elegance.
Awards
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2021
98/100
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| 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 historic vineyards of Vigna Colonnello in Monforte d’Alba, the Barolo Bussia DOCG by Poderi Aldo Conterno embodies the purest Piedmontese excellence. This prestigious red reflects a deep respect for nature, being made from fine Nebbiolo grapes grown on calcareous marl and sand without the use of herbicides. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and patient ageing for 28 months in Slavonian oak bestow a fresh, intense and vibrant sip. The 2021 vintage, awarded 98 points by James Suckling, is a true masterpiece of elegance. |
| Origin | Vigna Colonnello in Bussia (Monforte d'Alba) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marl soil alternating with layers of sand. |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Variable with maximum peaks of 32 °C |
| Fermentation | About 30 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; red vinification with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks; alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for about 30 days with must-skin contact at 25–30 °C; repeated rackings; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for 28 months. |
| Wine making | Red vinification with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks; alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for about 30 days with must-skin contact at 25-30 °C; repeated rackings and ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for 28 months. |
| Aging | The new wine is racked several times before being placed in large Slavonian oak barrels where it matures and refines for 28 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |