{"product_id":"2020-poderi-aldo-conterno-barolo-colonnello-liberty","title":"2020 Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo `Colonnello` - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003ePoderi Aldo Conterno is one of the most respected names in Italian wine, with their namesake founder described by Jancis Robinson as “one of Barolo's most emblematic characters”. Particularly famed for their single-vineyard Barolos, the wines of Poderi Aldo Conterno are widely regarded to be among the finest examples of Nebbiolo made today. Over the years, production has been deliberately reduced to increase quality. From the same 25 hectares of 60-year-old vines in Piemonte, the Conterno family now produce 80,000 bottles rather than the 180,000 made in 1998. This intensity shines through in the wines, which are defined by their signature elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Conterno family has made wine in Monforte d’Alba since at least the 1700s. Aldo’s grandfather, Giovanni Conterno, founded his own winery in 1908, later run by his son Giacomo. After a stint in the USA during the 1950s, Aldo worked with his older brother Giovanni in the family winery before deciding to strike out on his own in 1969. Aldo’s three sons now run Poderi Aldo Conterno, with Stefano making the wines while Franco and Giacomo manage the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Chardonnay ‘Bussiador’ is perfectly balanced and elegant, with texture and acidity underpinning the refined and intense character of the wine. The Barbera ‘Conca Tre Pile’ is elegant yet rich with a classic Barbera zip on the finish. The grapes for Langhe Nebbiolo ‘Il Favot’ hail from vineyards no more than 20 years old. The wine has a fresh, lively fruit character with elegant, lifted aromas. The ‘Bussia’ is a blend of younger vines (25 - 30 years old) hailing from Conterno's three plots: Cicala, Romirasco and Colonnello. The wine has a fine nose which shows floral and herbaceous notes with subtle red fruits. The elegance of the ‘Colonnello’, scented with a silky texture and lovely mineral finish, contrasts with the more structured ‘Cicala’, which stands out with a length and grainy tannin structure that few wines can match. The ‘Romirasco’ is perfumed, intense, ripe and mineral with great length and superb tannins. The Romirasco vineyard, planted on the highest point of the hill of Bussia, provides 70% of the Barolo ‘Granbussia’ fruit, giving the wine aromatic intensity, length and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in the village of Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of Barolo, the Conterno family's 25 hectares of vineyard are situated almost exclusively on the hill of Bussia, one of the most sought-after sites in the area. The 45-year-old Colonnello vineyard is one of their best vineyards with clay-calcareous soils, rich in calcium carbonate and iron. Here the Nebbiolo vines are Michet and Lampia clones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage began with a mild winter and low levels of rain and snowfall. Th beginning of spring was sunny and dry, encouraging the development of buds. The dry weather continued until May, when there was considerable rainfall until June. Whilst this prevented water stress, it required careful vineyard management to reduce disease. Fortunately, there were no other extreme weather events. Nebbiolo grapes were at optimal sugar levels towards the end of September and beginning of October, which was when the grapes were harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eGrapes were hand harvested and selected in the vineyard. Once arrived at the winery, they were fermented in stainless-steel tanks, at temperatures of up to 32°C for 30 days. Maceration lasted 30 days. The wine remained in stainless steel for four to five months and then it was transferred to Slavonian oak casks where it aged for 28 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is ruby garnet in colour with an intensely perfumed nose, a characteristic of this vineyard. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with a bright acidity, displaying aromas of anise, cherries, roses and ripe plums. Tannins are fine and very well integrated culminating in a lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56610059321722,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/ConternoBarolBussia__250x500_3703f030-4ed4-45f5-bc09-399c7bbcf5a2.jpg?v=1771604952","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2020-poderi-aldo-conterno-barolo-colonnello-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}