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).
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).
Acidity:
 
5
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Spectator 95 (Granbussia 2012). Veronelli (high praise