In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

History

The Bussia Barolo is Aldo Conterno's estate cuvee from the Monforte amphitheatre the family helped define.

  1. 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

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative mood savoury nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with red meat price premium single vineyard still red
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