Barolo Granbussia 1998 Aldo Conterno

Wine description

The Aldo Conterno's Barolo GRANBUSSIA comes from the best Bussia vineyards, in Monforte d'Alba, the valued heart of the Barolo area. A fresh and solid land, both powerful and sensual made of limy marls and compact sand of which Poderi Aldo Conterno and their most noble Barolo are the most subtle, attentive and most of all calm and patient interpreters. Aged for 30 months in oak casks and refined for a further 6 years, the Granbussia represents the purest and most virtuous essence of three different historical Bussia cru: the Romirasco, Cicala, Colonnello vineyards. It is produced exclusively in the best vintages and in limited quantities.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep garnet red. Scent: expressive, fine, intense, with aromas of dried rose petals, leather, tobacco, aromatic herbs and anise. Taste: great structure and acidity, it shows a ripe and generous fruit, with enchanting hints of spices and dried flowers.

Vinification

Harvested in mid-October. Vinification in contact with the grapes skin in stainles steel vats for 30 days, until the alcoholic fermentation is fully completed.

Ageing

The new wine rests in oak casks where it ages and refines. The Granbussia rests in the cellar for at least 9 years before commercialization.