2012 Aldo Conterno - Barolo Riserva GranbussiaColour : Red Producer : Aldo Conterno Label Name : Barolo Riserva Granbussia Country : Italy Region : Piedmont Sub Region : Barolo Appellation : Monforte d'Alba Sub Appellation : Bussia Variety : Nebbiolo Vintage : 2012 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating : Wine Spectator 95 pts Tasting Note : The earthy, woodsy aromas show some evolution in this red, with just a hint of white truffle, yet there's still a hefty dose of spicy oak to be resolved.

which means the finished wine is different from what was originally conceived

blackcurrant essence

named for the walnut trees that border the parcel

It is not quite as precocious or as glossy on the finish as I remember previous bottles

the wine is a blend of Inzolia and Sauvignon Tasca

incisive acids

Excellent balance

and surprising length

settled to remove solids and vinified without lees stirring

situated immediately adjacent to Château Mouton Rothschild with which it shares both the same proprietors (Baroness Philippine de Rothschild’s estate) and some of the same prime vineyard land

Best from 2026 through 2055

contributing to a clean