Conterno Aldo
Barolo Bussia 2021
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | The wine, after remaining in steel tanks for 4-5 months and racked several times, is put into large Slavonian oak barrels and aged here for about 26-28 months. After that, it is bottled. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Product name | Barolo Bussia 2021 |
| Color | Red with transparent hues. |
| Perfume | Aromas of leather, vanilla bean, sweet scent of rose petals, plum and citrus peel. |
| Taste | The taste is tight, fresh, high acid with well delineated aromas of leather, cherry peel, aniseed and hints of oregano. |
| Pairings | It pairs well with game meat and aged cheeses, preferably made from cow's milk. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
The Poderi Aldo Conterno winery owns and cultivates 25 hectares of vineyards in Bussia, in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, in southern Piedmont, the traditional production area of Barolo wine. This is where the Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia is produced, a wine made from the Michet and Lampia varieties of Nebbiolo grapes. These grapes are grown in a hilly area with sandy, sometimes calcareous soils at an average altitude of 400 meters above sea level. Barolo wine has been produced here since 1920. But the story of the birth of Barolo, one of the most famous red wines in the world, goes back even further: introduced by King Carlo Alberto of Savoy, it owes its consecration to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, who proclaimed it an institutional wine and it was drunk during the celebrations for the unification of Italy in 1861. Vinification begins with maceration of the skins in steel tanks for about a month. After being racked several times, the resulting wine is left to age in fine oak barrels. Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia is a DOCG wine, the highest certification for Italian wines, or Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin. Barolo is a wine that requires a long time to fully express its famous organoleptic characteristics. It requires at least 3 years of aging and, according to experts, gives its best after 10 years spent in the bottle.
Awards
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2021
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
95/100
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.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 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 |
| Origin | Village of Bussia, Town of Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo). |
| Climate | Altitude: about 400 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marl alternating with layers of sand. |
| Harvest | By hand, in mid-October, with grapes selection in the vineyard. |
| Fermentation temperature | 32 °C (maximum) |
| Wine making | In red with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks. The must remains in contact with the skins for 25-30 days. |
| Aging | The wine, after remaining in steel tanks for 4-5 months and racked several times, is put into large Slavonian oak barrels and aged here for about 26-28 months. After that, it is bottled. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |