In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure. -
Tajarin with ragu
Firm tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce. -
Aged Toma
Alpine cheese frames the savoury core.
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.
- 1970 — Aldo Conterno founds the estate and bottles its Bussia Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi Aldo Conterno
- 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.