In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

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.

  1. 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

Tags

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