PODERI ALDO CONTERNO: Legend of Piedmont & Barolo
The wines of ALDO CONTERNO possess a towering reputation not only in Barolo, but among the greatest wines of the world. Founded in 1969, the estate is centered in the Bussia zone of Monforte and is run by brothers Franco and Giacomo. The first release of the estate’s signature wine, Barolo Riserva “Granbussia,” was in 1971. “Granbussia” continues to be an icon wine of Barolo; we are proud to offer these wines from excellent vintages.

2001 ALDO CONTERNO Barolo Riserva “Granbussia” $248.20/bottle case price ($292) 95 pts.
“This wine expresses to the highest degree what Barolo is all about. Austere and elegant at the same time, it is intense and superlatively built. An effortless Three Glasses.”–Gambero Rosso

“Fat, sweet, rich and deep; at once succulent and seamless, with a wonderfully layered texture and great early appeal. Very full without coming across as weighty. The slow-building finish features substantial sweet tannins. “Shows the magic side of 2001,” Franco offers. “It can keep for a long time but it’s great right now. 95 pts.” –IWC

“Wonderfully harmonious in its sweet, expressive aromatics and perfumed, ripe red fruit. Medium in body, this delicate Granbussia is surprisingly open at this stage. It is impossible to resist now, although it may start to close up in bottle. This is a remarkably fresh and vibrant Granbussia that should develop beautifully over the following years and decades. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2026. 94 pts.”–Wine Advocate

Note: 2001 is the last vintage of Granbussia until the 2005 is released several years from now. No Granbussia was made in 2002, ‘03, or ‘04.

2000 ALDO CONTERNO Barolo “Granbussia” Special 20% off 6-btl purchase $220/bottle “The 2000 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is long and powerful, with a generous quality to its ripe fruit and a sweet, opulent texture. It offers notable persistence on the palate and a pretty note of freshness on the finish that provides balance to the wine’s very ripe, forward style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020. 93 pts.“–Wine Advocate

1999 ALDO CONTERNO Barolo “Bussia” 90 pts. ($85/bottle case price) “The 1999 Barolo Bussia, is fresh garnet in color, smoky and tarry in aroma, medium in weight, but with fine sustaining tannins and a silky texture. It is a wine to drink between 2005 and 2015. 90 pts.“–Wine Advocate

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