“Quartetto” Rosso Langhe DOC 2022

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

05413022 · 0,75 l · 54,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Stefano Conterno is the more experimental of the three brothers – the one who likes to break new ground, while Franco and Giacomo would rather have a few more bottles of their legendary Baroli. But there is a method to Stefano's "playfulness": since its premiere in 1997, the Quartetto has been a bold answer to the question of whether international grape varieties can also be cultivated in the sacred hills of Bussia. The answer is yes, if you do it right. The name already reveals the concept: four grape varieties in a harmonious composition. 40 per cent Nebbiolo forms the Piedmontese backbone, plus 20 per cent each of Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah. All the grapes come from the Bussia zone, are harvested by hand in mid-October, vinified separately and matured in French barriques before Franco carries out the blending with a masterful hand. The result is a wine that combines race, elegance and impressive fullness without being overly flavoured.

Deep, rich ruby red colour. The nose reveals ripe black cherries, blackberries, plums, violets, sandalwood, cumin, tar and fine iron notes. On the palate, the 2022 has a fleshy structure with juicy dark berries, earthy undertones, liquorice and a lively acidity that keeps everything in balance. The tannins are present but polished, the finish dense and long. This is not a terroir wine – this is a varietal wine with an international character and Piedmontese soul. A symphonic interpretation of the Langhe. SUPERIORE.DE