
Winery: Poderi Aldo Conterno
Country / Region: Italy / Barolo, Piedmont
Date Winery was established: 1969
Alcohol / Volume: 14% / 750ml
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
First Vintage Released: 1969
Ratings: 92 pts Robert Parker / 93 pts Wine Spectator
Decanting Time: Decant for 1 to 2 hour. Serve at 15 - 18°C
Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.
Good To Know: Highly regarded as one of the greatest Barolo producers in Piedmont, the late Aldo Conterno (who passed away recently in 2012) has produced highly sought after and critically acclaimed wines during his lifetime. Apart from his well decorated career in winemaking, Aldo Conterno is also considered to be a Barolo modernist especially when compared alongside his brother Giovanni who is geared towards the tradional style of the Giacommo Conterno estate.
The Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2017 vintage shows the quality of the dark fruit that shows more of power to this vintage. It slowly comes together revealing a wide array of layers such as dark cherry, cassis and plum. There is some tight tannic tightness which leads to sour berry.
Poderi Aldo Conterno was founded in 1969 when Aldo Conterno purchased the Favot estate with along with its prized Bussia holdings. Eight years prior to his purchase, he had managed Giacomo Conterno together with his brother, Giovanni, but left to carve his own path with a more modern approach to his wines.Today, the estate is managed and led by his three sons: Franco, Stefano and Giacomo.