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Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva 2000
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Region: Piemonte
Only produced in exceptional vintages, a blend of three Cru each vinified separately and aged for over two years in Slovenian casks. Harmonious in its sweet core of mature red fruits.
About the Producer
When asked about his current vintage preferences, Aldo Conterno identified the 2001, 1999, and 2000 as his preferred years on the basis of being a 'traditionalist.' So why, then, is he so often misconstrued as an unqualified modernist, particularly given that his most esteemed wine, Granbussia, is the very quintessence of elegance in Barolo? As a cuvée comprising the three Bussia crus—Romirasco, Colonnello, and Cicala—this wine honors the traditional practice of blending across sites. Granbussia's maceration is conducted in horizontal fermenters, which are far more gentle on the wines than the modernists' fermenter of choice (rotary), and it undergoes an aging regimen that is also rooted in tradition, with maturation extending over six years (three of which are conducted in Slavonian oak casks). Now, what about Conterno's citing of the 2000 vintage? Isn't this a ripe year, one that a true traditionalist wouldn't really take to? Well, perhaps. But Conterno's 2000 Granbussia presents an interesting case: it offers the Granbussia signature to stellar effect—sweet young fruit accompanied by nuances of vanilla, spice, and licorice—seemingly rendering this wine prematurely accessible in its youth. But, it is a deceptive approachability, an ostensible readiness that palpably intimates the future rewards of this effort. That concentrated fruit, balanced by an impressive structure for the vintage, will allow this wine a substantive aging period, extending to the 20-year mark. Thus, this vintage is fully in keeping with the traditional conception of Barolo as a wine that unequivocally demands cellaring. |
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