Aldo Conterno

After a break of many years, Aldo Conterno brings his popular Quartetto back to the market. The name says it all, as it consists of four grape varieties that could not be more untypical for a Langhe Nebbiolo from Piedmont. Nevertheless, it is an impeccable blend that could not be put together more creatively. And it is fun, its intense aroma, juiciness, freshness and length honestly thrilled us. A serious drop with cult factor! SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for this "little Barolo" come from the Bussia vineyards of the winery. Strong ruby with garnet reflections. Sweet, red fruits and notes of forest floor on the nose. Great on the palate, very supple and rich, with very appealing length and great drinking flow. The Nebbiolo character is clearly present, plus a well-balanced extract sweetness that enhances the extremely harmonious overall impression even when young. SUPERIORE.DE

Barolo Colonnello is probably the most fragrant and beguiling of the Conterno range. Brilliant ruby red with garnet rim. On the nose, wild strawberry, black cherry and a small portion of mango. Intense on the palate, with a fine hint of salt and a pinch of pepper. It is hard to beat in terms of complexity and offers further facets of its highly respectable character with every sip. The long final intoxicates with firm pressure and tannins of the highest class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted several times and over several weeks(!) from the same bottle and always inspiring with its wonderful and almost self-evident harmony and silky elegance; combines spice, dark fruit and delicate balsamic aromas, the sweet tannin and delicacy invite the tongue to click. Delicious!" Weinwisser

"Rich, sparkling ruby with garnet glints. Intense and appealing nose, of truffle, also some mint, then lots of black cherry and plum. Fills out the palate richly in attack and course, lots of supple tannin with a firm core, after cranberry and leather, rich pressure on the final, still some wood overhang." Falstaff

"Offering plum, cherry, iron, eucalyptus and black pepper aromas and flavors, this broad red has absorbed the oak treatment pretty well already, with a dense matrix of tannins and lively acidity. Balanced and long, ending with elements of mineral and spice." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of dried flowers, dried strawberries, lavender, and hazelnuts. Some roses, too. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful, yet the tannins are polished and very energetic. Lots of them, yet with gorgeous roundness and tension. Tight at the end, suggesting very serious aging potential. Try after 2025." James Suckling

Barolo Cicala is probably the most powerful representative of Aldo's Barolos. Due to the steep slope, the grapes receive a few more hours of sunshine per year. Bright ruby red, restrained scent of cherry and tropical yellow fruits. On the palate, powerful, precise and with a finely chiselled tannin structure. A ripe, dense and yet well-proportioned Barolo for wine lovers who like it intense and powerful. SUPERIORE.DE

"Even after many days, there remains a small aftertaste of wood aromas, mint and caraway, plus the juiciness, fruit and velvety drinkability shine, the delicate balsamic flavours accompany this solid and - in the winery's own comparison - pithy and fresh wine with a salty finish." Weinwisser

"Intense, sparkling ruby garnet. Very intense and appealing nose, full of dried rose petals, blackberries and fine leather. The palate is grandiose, with a lot of incisive fruit of raspberry and blackberry, dense tannin with a lot of melting, full pressure on the final, with a reverberation of pickled cherries." Falstaff

"A solid, powerful style, this expressive red is well-marked by new oak, with plum, cherry, cigar box, menthol and sun-kissed hay flavors. Balanced and lively, with refined tannins and a long, spice-infused finish." Wine Spectator

"Sweet berries and cherries with strawberries and flowers, such as violets and roses. Full-bodied, yet extremely refined and polished with beautiful finesse and length. Very long and intense. Drink after 2024." James Suckling

The grapes of Romirasco come from the single vineyard of the same name in the Bussia district. The vines stand at an altitude of about 400 m and are up to 55 years old. It is probably the spiciest representative in Aldo Conterno's overall programme. On the nose, fine notes of tar and smoke, plus cherry, elderberries and menthol. On the palate, notes of raspberry, redcurrant, rosemary and thyme immediately take over. The wine stands almost vertically in the glass, the different fruit and spice components marry in a most elegant way and make this wine monument one of the most irresistible representatives of the entire Barolo world every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Typical Bussia with balsamic notes and dark spice, very earthy and with plenty of fleshy tannin that stays present for a long time, defining presence and all around a powerhouse Barolo with lots of subtlety." Weinwisser

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a pronounced garnet rim. Very intense and dense nose of white truffle, fine spicy herbs, then lots of blackberry and leather. Round and supple in the attack and course, shows lots of fine-meshed, grippy tannin, builds up in many layers, some blood orange, plus dark raspberry, rich pressure on the final." Falstaff

"Though well-marked by new oak, there's a vibrant quality to this Barolo, along with cherry, raspberry, iron, tar and tobacco flavors. Supple, almost elegant, with a long, spicy aftertaste, this shows plenty of detail and energy." Wine Spectator

"Lots of floral aromas, such as lilacs and roses, with crushed raspberries and strawberries. Sandalwood, too. Full-bodied and very powerful with incredible depth of fruit and chewy tannins. It goes on for minutes. Try after 2026." James Suckling

The grapes of Romirasco come from the single vineyard of the same name in the Bussia district. The vines stand at an altitude of about 400 m and are up to 55 years old. It is probably the spiciest representative in Aldo Conterno's overall programme. On the nose, fine notes of tar and smoke, along with cherry, elderberries and menthol. On the palate, notes of raspberry, redcurrant, rosemary and thyme immediately take over. The wine stands almost vertically in the glass, the different fruit and spice components marry in a most elegant way and make this wine monument one of the most irresistible representatives of the entire Barolo world every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Typical Bussia with balsamic notes and dark spice, very earthy and with plenty of fleshy tannin that stays present for a long time, defining presence and all around a powerhouse Barolo with lots of subtlety." Weinwisser

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a pronounced garnet rim. Very intense and dense nose of white truffle, fine spicy herbs, then lots of blackberry and leather. Round and supple in the attack and course, shows lots of fine-meshed, grippy tannin, builds up in many layers, some blood orange, plus dark raspberry, rich pressure on the final." Falstaff

"Though well-marked by new oak, there's a vibrant quality to this Barolo, along with cherry, raspberry, iron, tar and tobacco flavors. Supple, almost elegant, with a long, spicy aftertaste, this shows plenty of detail and energy." Wine Spectator

"Lots of floral aromas, such as lilacs and roses, with crushed raspberries and strawberries. Sandalwood, too. Full-bodied and very powerful with incredible depth of fruit and chewy tannins. It goes on for minutes. Try after 2026." James Suckling

The grapes for the Granbussia, which is only produced in the best years with just 3,000 bottles, come from the best and oldest vines of the Romirasco, Colonnello and Cicala vineyards. It remains in the cellar for at least 9 years before being put on sale. Finest nebbiolo nose with notes of anise, truffle, leather and wild berries. Warm and fine on the palate, it shows a terrific aroma and depth with all its freshness. This wine has to be experienced and it is very difficult to describe it in all its parts. For us, it is one of the greatest Barolos of the entire appellation, along with Villero by Vietti and Vite Talin by Sandrone. SUPERIORE.DE

"The earthy, woodsy aromas show some evolution in this red, with just a hint of white truffle, yet there's still a hefty dose of spicy oak to be resolved. Rich and sumptuous midpalate, showing plum, cherry, tar and tobacco flavors shaded by vanilla and toasty spices, with firm, dusty tannins laying a grip on the long finish." Wine Spectator

The grapes for the Granbussia, which is only produced in the best years with just 3,000 bottles, come from the best and oldest vines of the Romirasco, Colonnello and Cicala vineyards. It remains in the cellar for at least 9 years before being put on sale. Finest nebbiolo nose with notes of anise, truffle, leather and wild berries. Warm and fine on the palate, it shows a terrific aroma and depth with all its freshness. This wine has to be experienced and it is very difficult to describe it in all its parts. For us, it is one of the greatest Barolos of the entire appellation, along with Villero by Vietti and Vite Talin by Sandrone. SUPERIORE.DE

"The earthy, woodsy aromas show some evolution in this red, with just a hint of white truffle, yet there's still a hefty dose of spicy oak to be resolved. Rich and sumptuous midpalate, showing plum, cherry, tar and tobacco flavors shaded by vanilla and toasty spices, with firm, dusty tannins laying a grip on the long finish." Wine Spectator