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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Vinnut on 5/24/2024 & rated 93 points: Medium ruby red in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & cranberries with overtones of floral notes of roses & lavender, earthy/dusty, minerals, orange peel, spices, anise, herbs, tar & a hint of cedar in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & cranberries with herbs, spices & minerals. Long lingering finish with smooth grain tannins. Drinks quite well with decanting & extended airing (+90 min.) but it should develop even further with additional aging. (144 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 5/4/2024 & rated 93 points: Wine Spectator Grand Tour (Las Vegas, NV): Conterno's 2018 Barolo Bussia is a medium garnet wine that flaunts scents of red currants, dark plums, orange zest, apricots, rose petals, baking spices and tobacco. Medium-bodied, freshly acidic, lightly oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (14.5%), it delivers comparable flavors. For the most part, the powdery tannins lurk quietly, not really flexing their grip until the late mid-palate and long finish. Although enjoyable now, a bit more time in the cellar will be beneficial. Drink 2027-2043. (439 views) | | | Tasted by SirJ on 3/16/2024 & rated 93 points: Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2018 was a perfect choice for the evening's mushroom pasta, three kinds of mushrooms, sour cream, white wine, chanterelle stock, garlic and truffle. I think the 2018 vintage continues to drink very well. Two hours in carafe, blood orange, anise, roses and tar. Red and black cherries, even raspberries are backed by a wonderful structure, the tannins are fundamental. The only thing is that the alcohol comes through a little bit too much, but perfectly fine. Hold for at least 5 years. (782 views) | | | Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 12/20/2023 & rated 94 points: Nice full bodied Barolo that takes about 5 hours to open up. Black plums, marciano cherries, mineral, chocolate, earth and oak. Tannic and acidic but plush/soft. Better young and more approachable than 15, 16, and 17. (1074 views) | | | Tasted by Thomas D. on 12/17/2023 & rated 93 points: Tasted in La Gemella Restaurant in Barolo - nice wine list and good traditional food of Piemont with a certain kick…
T. Overwhelming component of drying rose flower pedals, chocolate, fresh fruits (physalis) and quite elegant, also soapy perfume…
N. Straight, nice acidity, can stand for a longer time. Mineral (chalk!), coal, tannin, antique furniture/wood, plums (partly cooked), bitter nuances, elegant (!) (865 views) | | | Tasted by mathwonk on 6/17/2023: On opening, quite tart, and tasty. Reminds of a fresh rhubarb pie my wife is making again for father's day. we both like it.
the next day, still delicious, still quite tart, hard to drink much of for that reason. Actually enjoying more much cheaper wines, a $22 meleto chianti, and a $50 duckhorn merlot. The barolo is more enjoyable by virtue of our love of all things Italy than its actual taste. (1338 views) | | | Tasted by Collector1855 on 3/24/2023 & rated 89 points: Italy walkabout tasting, no detailed tasting notes. Very modern and ripe, drying tannins. (1778 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 10/29/2022: Thats a big bold wine. Cinnamon ans spice. Lots of power. A little served in a large glass. Need more ! (1600 views) |
| Poderi Aldo Conterno Producer website
U.S. Importer/DistributorNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerBussia On weinlagen-infoItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)BaroloRegional History:
The wines of Piedmont are noted as far back as Pliny's Natural History. Due to geographic and political isolation, Piedmont was without a natural port for most of its history, which made exportation treacherous and expensive. This left the Piedmontese with little incentive to expand production. Sixteenth-century records show a mere 14% of the Bassa Langa under vine -- most of that low-lying and farmed polyculturally. In the nineteenth century the Marchesa Falletti, a frenchwoman by birth, brought eonologist Louis Oudart from Champagne to create the first dry wines in Piemonte. Along with work in experimental vineyards at Castello Grinzane conducted by Camilo Cavour -- later Conte di Cavour, leader of the Risorgimento and first Prime Minister of Italy -- this was the birth of modern wine in the Piedmont. At the heart of the region and her reputation are Alba and the Langhe Hills. This series of weathered outcroppings south of the Tanaro River is of maritime origin and composed mainly of limestone, sand and clay, known as terra bianca. In these soils -located mainly around the towns of Barolo and Barbaresco -- the ancient allobrogica, now Nebbiolo, achieves its renowned fineness and power.
map of Barolo DOCG
An interesting thread on Traditional vs. Modern Barolo producers:
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106291 |
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