In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
The braise meets the Riserva's vast structure. -
Bollito misto
Monforte power stands up to the boiled-meat platter. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the wine's savoury depth.
How to serve Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva
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, Bollito misto, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Granbussia is Aldo Conterno's reserve Barolo, selected from the oldest vines of the Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello crus in Bussia and released only in the finest vintages.
- 1970 — Aldo Conterno establishes the Granbussia Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi Aldo Conterno
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 400 to 900 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 45 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva
What does Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Aldo Conterno's flagship Riserva, a blend of the estate's oldest Bussia vines (Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello) made only in superior years and cellar-aged at least ten years before release.
When should I drink Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva?
Drink 15 to 45 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 Granbussia Riserva?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bollito misto and Aged Castelmagno. The braise meets the Riserva's vast structure.
What grapes are in Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.