Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aldo Conterno
Label Name:
 
Barolo Granbussia Riserva
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Bussia, Monforte d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; extended skin maceration (~30 days) with indigenous yeasts; aged in large Slavonian oak casks (≈35 hL) for ~33 months, followed by prolonged bottle aging (total cellar time ~9 years) before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Deep ruby with garnet rim. Aromas of macerated cherry, plum, dried rose, menthol, leather, licorice and spicy tobacco; mineral and balsamic hints. Full-bodied, silky yet powerful, with firm, evolving tannins and a very long, liquorice-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, osso buco, short ribs, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), Korean bulgogi or galbi, rich Sichuan-style braised beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Poderi Aldo Conterno, founded by Aldo Conterno in Monforte d'Alba, manages ~25 ha in the Bussia cru. Granbussia is a reserve blend from Romirasco (≈70%), Cicala (≈15%) and Colonnello (≈15%), produced only in top vintages in limited quantities.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Spectator 97 pts (review published Dec 31, 2022); James Suckling ~98 pts; Ian D'Agata/TerroirSense 95+