Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2018

Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2018 is a refined expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barolo’s most historic crus. Sourced from the famed Bussia vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, it balances power and precision in a way that has made this wine a reference point for Barolo lovers worldwide. The 2018 vintage offers a slightly more approachable profile in its youth, while retaining the structure and depth that define great Barolo.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2018 Bussia shows a luminous garnet core with brick-red hues at the rim, typical of classic Nebbiolo. The nose opens with dark cherry, plum and wild berries, layered with notes of dried rose petals, licorice, leather and a distinct ferrous, mineral edge that recalls iron ore and crushed stones. Hints of tobacco, spice and subtle balsamic tones emerge with air, adding further complexity. On the palate, the wine is focused and firmly structured, with fine yet authoritative tannins that wrap around a core of ripe red and dark fruit. Flavors of sour cherry, black plum and raspberry are intertwined with savory notes of earth, tar, graphite and herbs. The acidity is vibrant and mouthwatering, giving the wine lift and precision and ensuring a long, persistent finish with mineral-driven contours. While already showing impressive detail and balance, this Barolo has significant aging potential; it should evolve beautifully over 10–20 years, gaining tertiary notes of truffle, dried flowers and forest floor.

Production
The grapes for this Barolo come from the Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, one of Barolo’s most renowned and geologically complex sites, known for its calcareous-clay soils with a significant presence of marl and mineral-rich components. These conditions, combined with the vineyard’s elevation and exposure, produce Nebbiolo of notable structure and aromatic depth. Harvest is typically done by hand, allowing for a strict selection of healthy, optimally ripe bunches. In the cellar, Aldo Conterno follows a traditional-leaning approach: extended maceration on the skins to extract color, tannin and flavor, followed by long aging in large Slavonian oak casks (botti). This method emphasizes the character of the vineyard and the Nebbiolo grape rather than overt oak influence, resulting in a wine of clarity, precision and terroir expression.

Food & Serving
This Barolo is a natural partner to rich, savory dishes, especially those from Piedmontese cuisine. Think braised beef, ossobuco, lamb shanks, game birds, veal with truffle, mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or mature pecorino. It also works beautifully with dishes featuring porcini, truffles or slow-cooked ragù over fresh egg pasta (tajarin or pappardelle). Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F). Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to help the tannins soften and the aromas fully open; older bottles may require a gentler, shorter decant mainly to remove sediment.

Producer
Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of Barolo’s most respected and influential estates, founded by Aldo Conterno in 1969 after he parted ways with his family’s legendary Giacomo Conterno estate. Located in Monforte d’Alba, the winery is closely associated with the Bussia cru, where it owns prime parcels that have become some of the most celebrated vineyards in the region. Aldo Conterno pursued a thoughtful balance between tradition and innovation, refining techniques to showcase Nebbiolo’s purity while preserving Barolo’s age-worthy structure. Over the decades, the estate has earned international acclaim for its single-vineyard Barolos and is widely regarded as a benchmark producer in Piedmont, contributing significantly to the region’s global prestige.

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