Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2020

Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2020 is an extraordinary, magisterial single-vineyard red wine that serves as the crown jewel of the estate's exceptional Bussia portfolio. Crafted from old Nebbiolo vines averaging 50 to 55 years of age in the highly prized Romirasco plot, this wine beautifully synthesizes the ethereal grace of Colonnello with the structural might of Cicala. The nose is complex and brooding, uncurling with captivating notes of ripe strawberries, dark cherries, and Parma violets seamlessly intertwined with wild savory herbs, black pepper, and crushed graphite minerality. Full-bodied and remarkably deep, it commands the palate with an assertive, dense spine of noble tannins and a driving beam of lively acidity that guarantees legendary aging potential.

Food Pairing: This profound, structured Barolo couples magnificently with slow-braised wild boar ragù, prime dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted venison with juniper berries, or white truffle dishes.

97 Points - James Suckling 

Dense garnet in the glass, this sample shines for its depth and intensity, with rhubarb, bitter oranges, Mediterranean herbs, Parma violets and cinnamon. The attack is firm, dense and velvety, with a full body, great fruit concentration, graphite minerality and refreshing lifted acidity. It doesn’t come across as over-extracted despite the firm structure intended for the long haul. Best from 2027.

97 Points - Wine Spectator

This version is ethereal and aerial despite its tension, dense tannins and oak spice aromas and flavors. A peppery red, offering notes of both black pepper and peppery greens, with a core of strawberry, cherry and rose. There's a beam of acidity driving this and extending the finish, with fruit, mineral and spice echoes. Shows superb potential. Best from 2028 through 2048. 485 cases made, 30 cases imported.