Sleek, with an entrancing aromatic display that's at once earthy, spicy, floral and fruity, this has become an icon of classic Barolo. But it truly represents Aldo Conterno's role in bringing the region's historically tough wines into the modern era with a more open and expressive style. His sons now run the business, continuing the house style that combines the classic complexity and earthiness of Barolo (especially from the Bussia vineyard district) with today's preference for more elegant mouthfeels and a greater clarity of those ethereal aromas for which Nebbiolo is famous.
This bottling is extra special because it comes from the wonderful 2016 vintage, which yielded a wine with a harmonious balance of concentration, aromatic intensity and sense of energy. We've been holding it in our temperature-controlled cellar so that you could enjoy it in its more mature stride, which is this holiday season! You'll find a brooding profile, with dark-red fruits and cooling herbs, along with a strong earthy base that's classic for Bussia. The fruit texture is generous and lithe, while the dense infusion of electric, grippy tannins grow in feeling into the finish, making it perfect for moderately rich, meaty food pairings. Practices organic farming.
WINE SPECTATOR 95 POINTS - "A fresh and elegant red, showing aromas and flavors of cut hay, strawberry, cherry, iron, eucalyptus and tar. Lithe and intense, with a long, savory aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2045."
Decant and let this breathe for a few hours, and partner with lamb, a hearty stew, or wine-braised beef (use a humbler Nebbiolo or Barbera without new oak).
This bottling is extra special because it comes from the wonderful 2016 vintage, which yielded a wine with a harmonious balance of concentration, aromatic intensity and sense of energy. We've been holding it in our temperature-controlled cellar so that you could enjoy it in its more mature stride, which is this holiday season! You'll find a brooding profile, with dark-red fruits and cooling herbs, along with a strong earthy base that's classic for Bussia. The fruit texture is generous and lithe, while the dense infusion of electric, grippy tannins grow in feeling into the finish, making it perfect for moderately rich, meaty food pairings. Practices organic farming.
WINE SPECTATOR 95 POINTS - "A fresh and elegant red, showing aromas and flavors of cut hay, strawberry, cherry, iron, eucalyptus and tar. Lithe and intense, with a long, savory aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2045."
Decant and let this breathe for a few hours, and partner with lamb, a hearty stew, or wine-braised beef (use a humbler Nebbiolo or Barbera without new oak).
