In the glass
What it pairs with
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Braised beef cheek
Rich beef matches the cru's deep structure. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the savoury core. -
Aged Bra cheese
Hard cheese mirrors the mineral grip.
How to serve Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco
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. Braised beef cheek, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Bra cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Romirasco is the highest and most structured of Aldo Conterno's Bussia crus, vinified as a single vineyard since the early 1980s.
- 1982 — Romirasco bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi Aldo Conterno
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 300 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco
What does Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The most powerful of Aldo Conterno's single crus, Romirasco sits at the heart of the Bussia amphitheatre and gives a deep, structured traditional Barolo.
When should I drink Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco?
Drink 12 to 40 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 Romirasco?
Braised beef cheek is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Bra cheese. Rich beef matches the cru's deep structure.
What grapes are in Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.