Conterno Aldo
Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% 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 30 months. |
- DOCG Origin: Barolo Bussia from the Romirasco vineyard located in Monforte d’Alba
- Pure Nebbiolo: produced from old vines aged 50–55 years, Michet and Lampia clones
- Harvest and maceration: hand-picked and macerated on the skins for 30 days in steel
- Extended ageing: matured for 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
- Taste and aromas: notes of black cherry and violet, cocoa and tobacco, with a persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Bussia Romirasco by Aldo Conterno is a still red wine from Piedmont with a structured profile. To the eye, it appears a light ruby red colour enriched with garnet reflections. The bouquet is intense, with notes of sour cherry jam, raspberries and plums, accompanied by delicate hints of violet. Hints of cocoa and leather then emerge, along with liquorice, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, it expresses remarkable volume and breadth, evolving with elegance. The sip finishes with a persistent finish, characterised by clear reminders of raspberry, plum and cherry.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, within the renowned Bussia cru. The grapes come exclusively from the Romirasco vineyard, which is home to historic vines aged between fifty and fifty-five years. The rows are entirely planted with Nebbiolo. The Aldo Conterno winery is a key reference point for the region; its agricultural management delivers a faithful expression of the original vineyard, fully respecting the identity and prestige of Barolo.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-October with a manual harvest and a rigorous selection of the grapes. Vinification involves alcoholic fermentation accompanied by a thirty-day maceration on the skins in steel tanks. After racking, the wine matures in large Slavonian oak barrels for thirty months. This lengthy ageing process stabilises the aromas and gives great balance, making it ideal for accompanying structured dishes such as braised meats, roast veal, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded by Aldo Conterno in the 1960s, the winery produces this exceptional Barolo Bussia D.O.C.G., a true symbol of the prestige of Monforte d’Alba. Born from the renowned Romirasco vineyard, the wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked from vines over fifty years old. The 2021 vintage enhances the Michet and Lampia clones, reaching heights of excellence recognised with 96 points from James Suckling. A historic legacy brought to life in a red wine with a broad palate and an extraordinarily persistent finish.
Awards
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2021
96/100
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:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Aldo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded by Aldo Conterno in the 1960s, the winery produces this exceptional Barolo Bussia D.O.C.G., a true symbol of the prestige of Monforte d’Alba. Born from the renowned Romirasco vineyard, the wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked from vines over fifty years old. The 2021 vintage enhances the Michet and Lampia clones, reaching heights of excellence recognised with 96 points from James Suckling. A historic legacy brought to life in a red wine with a broad palate and an extraordinarily persistent finish. |
| Origin | Vigna Romirasco in Bussia (Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont) |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Variable, with maximum peaks of 32 °C |
| Fermentation | 30 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; red winemaking with skin maceration in stainless steel tanks for 30 days; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months |
| Wine making | Vinification in red with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks for 30 days; alcoholic fermentation during maceration; multiple rackings and ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30 months. |
| Aging | The new wine is racked several times before being placed in large Slavonian oak barrels where it matures and refines for 30 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |