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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 12 to 40 years from vintage.

vintage12 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Castelmagno Our pick Qualigeo pairs Castelmagno with full-bodied reds. The crumbly, piquant paste of an aged wheel, with its blue-green veins, meets Barolo's firm tannin and high acidity, which clear the palate between pieces. Ossolano Local tradition Qualigeo lists Barolo first among the structured reds it calls the classic match for Ossolano. The elastic, savoury paste with its herbal pasture notes gives Nebbiolo's tannin something to grip, and an older, more intense wheel holds its own. Gorgonzola Our pick Qualigeo says Gorgonzola Piccante prefers well-structured, aged reds. A very piquant, longer-aged Piccante can overwhelm a delicate wine, so it wants a Barolo with enough tannin and age to stand up to it.

How to serve Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1982Romirasco bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo

Facts

Producer
Poderi Aldo Conterno · visiting guide
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.

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