Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Aldo Conterno |
Label Name: | Barolo Granbussia Riserva |
Vintage: | 2012 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Piedmont — Barolo (Monforte d'Alba, Bussia). |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo (Michet, Lampia). |
Acidity: | 5 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 95 (Granbussia 2012). Veronelli (high praise
Tasting Note
Powerful, elegant Nebbiolo: wild cherry, plum, dried roses, leather, tobacco, white truffle, cocoa and sweet spices; rich mid‑palate with dusty, firm tannins and a very long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, truffle risotto, mature parmigiano, game. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom hot-pot or shiitake-based dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~30 days maceration with indigenous yeasts; aged 30–33 months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by extended bottle ageing (min. 9–10 years).
Vineyard Info
Poderi Aldo Conterno (Bussia, Monforte d'Alba), historic family estate; Granbussia blends Romirasco (70%), Cicala (15%) and Colonnello (15%) from the oldest vines.