Conterno Aldo
Barolo Gran Bussia Riserva 2015
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for at least 40 months; at least 10 years in the cellar before being released for sale. |
- Name and vintage: Barolo DOCG Riserva 2015, still red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes
- Area of origin: Bussia, Monforte d’Alba (Piedmont), from the Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello vineyards
- Vinification: in steel at controlled temperature, skin maceration for 25-30 days
- Ageing: in Slavonian oak barrels for 40 months and at least 10 years in the cellar
- Tasting notes: garnet red; balsamic aromas, leather and tobacco; dry and taut on the palate
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Granbussia Barolo Bussia Riserva by Aldo Conterno expresses the pure character of Nebbiolo, presented in the Michet and Lampia variants. Characterised by a vibrant garnet red colour, it reveals a dry, taut and savoury taste on the palate. The aromatic profile opens with complex balsamic and undergrowth notes, enriched by earthy hints of humus, leather, tobacco and dark spices.
Where it comes from
This prestigious Barolo originates from the historic Bussia subzone of Monforte d’Alba. The grapes are selected from old vines located in the Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello vineyards, combined in a meticulous pre-fermentation blend to reflect the authentic identity of the area. The sandy and calcareous soil, composed of grey-brown layers and marl, gives the wine a pronounced savoury character.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-October with a rigorous manual harvest. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with maceration on the skins lasting about a month. At the end of this phase, ageing continues in large Slavonian oak barrels for at least forty months, followed by around ten years of rest in the cellar before release.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Granbussia Barolo Riserva 2015 from Poderi Aldo Conterno represents the oenological excellence of the Langhe, produced exclusively in the finest vintages. This noble red is born from a skilful pre-fermentation blend of Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated in the old vineyards of Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello. Its structure is shaped by ageing in Slavonian oak for at least 40 months, with 10 years in the cellar. On the palate, it offers a taut and savoury sip, enriched by intoxicating balsamic and spicy notes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Barolo Gran Bussia Riserva 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| 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 The prestigious Granbussia Barolo Riserva 2015 from Poderi Aldo Conterno represents the oenological excellence of the Langhe, produced exclusively in the finest vintages. This noble red is born from a skilful pre-fermentation blend of Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated in the old vineyards of Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello. Its structure is shaped by ageing in Slavonian oak for at least 40 months, with 10 years in the cellar. On the palate, it offers a taut and savoury sip, enriched by intoxicating balsamic and spicy notes. |
| Origin | Bussia, Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo) |
| Soil composition | The soil is essentially composed of layers of more or less compact sand, grey-brown in colour, alternating with white and bluish calcareous marls. |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Variable, with maximum peaks of 32 °C |
| Fermentation | 25-30 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel at controlled temperature with skin maceration for 25-30 days; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for at least 40 months |
| Wine making | Vinification takes place entirely in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with skin maceration for 25-30 days until the end of alcoholic fermentation; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels for at least 40 months. |
| Aging | Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for at least 40 months; at least 10 years in the cellar before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |