Barolo Bussia DOCG 2021

Aldo Conterno | Piedmont
Poderi Aldo Conterno | Loc. Bussia, 48 | IT 12065 Monforte d'Alba

05412321 · 0,75 l · 129,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Bussia is the beating heart of Aldo Conterno – those five hectares in Bussia Soprana from which it all began. When Aldo bought Cascina Favot in 1969 and parted company with his brother Giovanni, he did so not out of rebellion, but out of conviction: He wanted to make Barolo friendlier, more accessible, without betraying its soul. Shorter macerations, pumping over instead of submerged pomace cap – these techniques quickly threw him into the "modernist" camp. But because he never gave up the large Slavonian oak barrels, his wines lack the barrique lustre that characterises many modern Barolo. The Barolo Bussia is the classic base cuvée – a blend from various parcels of Bussia, from vines at least 20 years old. Vinification follows the Conterno philosophy: manual harvest in mid-October, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, two to three weeks of maceration depending on the vintage. The wine is then aged for 26 months in large Slavonian oak barrels of 25 to 75 hectolitres, which are replaced every 15 to 18 years. This is followed by a further year of bottle ageing – for a total of three years before the wine leaves the winery.

Sparkling, rich garnet red colour. Blackcurrant, black cherry, roses, raspberries, cedar, sandalwood, tobacco and a fine floral note on the nose. The 2021 is full-bodied yet elegant on the palate – juicy red fruit opens up with fine-grained, polished tannins, building up in a multi-layered way, the final shows fine salty notes and a length that lingers for minutes. A classic Barolo with power and finesse – drinkable now, but built for decades. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Barolo Bussia is a gorgeous wine from Aldo Conterno. Deep, layered and super expressive, the Bussia conveys depth and authority from the first taste. Macerated black cherry, incense, gravel, dark spice, leather and menthol reinforce an impression of virile intensity that is impossible to miss. This fleshy, resonant Barolo is impeccably done." Vinous

"Graceful and elegant bouquet with notes of citrus fruits, lemon leaves, liquorice, dried cherries, sweet violets, camphor and balsamic. The palate is amazing for the refinement of the tannins. It is full-bodied, with lush acidity and a polished texture that finishes with cherry stones and liquorice." James Suckling

"This red wine is bursting with flavours of raspberries, cherries, roses, eucalyptus and sweet spices. Lean and lively, with uplifting tannins that unfold in the lingering aftertaste. Excellent balance and poise, with a mineral undertone." Wine Spectator