Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Brasato al Barolo Braised beef matches the wine's structure.More wines for beef stew →
- Tajarin with ragu Firm tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce.More wines for pasta with ragù →
- Aged Toma Alpine cheese frames the savoury core.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
Castelmagno
Our pick Qualigeo pairs Castelmagno with full-bodied reds. The crumbly, piquant paste of an aged wheel, with its blue-green veins, meets Barolo's firm tannin and high acidity, which clear the palate between pieces.
Ossolano
Local tradition Qualigeo lists Barolo first among the structured reds it calls the classic match for Ossolano. The elastic, savoury paste with its herbal pasture notes gives Nebbiolo's tannin something to grip, and an older, more intense wheel holds its own.
Gorgonzola
Our pick Qualigeo says Gorgonzola Piccante prefers well-structured, aged reds. A very piquant, longer-aged Piccante can overwhelm a delicate wine, so it wants a Barolo with enough tannin and age to stand up to it.
How to serve Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with ragu, Aged Toma. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Bussia Barolo is Aldo Conterno's estate cuvee from the Monforte amphitheatre the family helped define.
- 1970Aldo Conterno founds the estate and bottles its Bussia Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi Aldo Conterno · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia
What does Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's classic Bussia Barolo, drawing on the wider Bussia holdings for a structured yet approachable traditional Nebbiolo.
When should I drink Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia?
Drink 8 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with ragu and Aged Toma. Braised beef matches the wine's structure.
What grapes are in Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.
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