Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aldo Conterno
Label Name:
 
Barolo Bussia
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Bussia, Monforte d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Wine Spectator 93; The Wine Advocate (WA) 92

Tasting Note
Aromas of cherries, violets, tar and leather; flavors of macerated plum, red cherry, herbs and spice. High acidity, very firm tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, porcini risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), miso‑glazed eggplant; rich mushroom or truffle dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Nebbiolo; extended maceration and fermentation (up to ~32°C); aged ~30–32 months in large Slavonian oak casks before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Poderi Aldo Conterno, Monforte d'Alba — family estate producing single‑vineyard Barolos from Bussia (Romirasco, Colonnello, Cicala) with vines ~20–55 years old. Known for top‑quality, long‑aged Barolos.