Red

Granbussia

By Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Poderi Aldo Conterno Granbussia

Barolo Riserva blended from the oldest vines of the Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello crus, kept at least 10 years in the cellar before release and made only in the best vintages.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG Riserva
Grape
Nebbiolo (Michet and Lampia varieties)
Cru / vineyard
Bussia (blend of Romirasco 70%, Cicala 15%, Colonnello 15%)
Production area
Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello vineyards, Bussia, Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Clayey-calcareous soil rich in calcium carbonate and iron (estate cru vineyards Romirasco, Cicala, Colonnello)
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
Mid-October, by hand, with grape selection in the vineyard
Vineyard planting
Grapes from the oldest vines of Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello, blended before fermentation starts in the proportions 70%, 15%, 15%.
Vinification
Red vinification with skin contact in stainless steel vats; the must stays on the skins for 30 days, during which alcoholic fermentation is completed. Fermentation temperatures vary, with peaks up to 32 C. After racking the wine ages and refines in oak casks (over thirty months in oak, then a further six years of refinement, per the Granbussia page). The wine stays in the cellar at least 10 years before release. Made only in the best years and in limited quantities. Red wines are neither clarified nor filtered (estate level).
Storage
Strong structure and aging potential.

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