Wines from Aldo Conterno

Aldo Conterno

The wine estate Aldo Conterno is located in Bussia of Monforte d'Alba, at the heart of the Barolo wine area.


Aldo Conterno's ancestors immigrated to South America (Argentina) in the 19th century, but they went back to Italy due to family circumstances. Back in Monforte d'Alba, Giuseppe Conterno started producing local wine, assisted by his son Giovanni. He increased wine production for sale in Italy and America. Market demand led them to create Barolo, which but would of outstanding quality and surpassing every other barolo, exclusively produced from the best vintages, which could mature for a long time. This first Barolo riserva was bottled in the 1920s.
In the late 1930s, his son Giacomo, took over the estate and continued the family's tradition. Giacomo's sons, Giovanni and Aldo, assisted him. Aldo left for America in 1950 with the goal of establishing his own winery. After returning home, Giacomo’s sons took over the complete business in 1961.


Aldo's experience in America (which lasted 5 years) ignited the wish to start his own business, leading him to purchase the "FAVOT" winery and establish the "PODERI ALDO CONTERNO" estate in 1969. At this moment, Aldo's three sons, Franco, Stefano, and Giacomo, run the winery and continue the family's tradition.
Poderi Aldo Conterno vinifies only the grapes that come from its own vineyards, the vineyards measure a total of 25 hectares. The soil, at an altitude of around 400 meters, is situated at the South and South - West and is made of clay, limestone and sand.
Yields are very low with a production of around 80.000 bottles per year.
Harvest is done manually with a very strict selection of the grapes. As the the family tradition dictates, the red wines are never filtered or clarified.

The flagship wine is the Granbussia., which is highly rated by wine journalists and winelovers. It originates from the finest Bussia vineyards situated in Monforte d'Alba, the prized core of the Barolo region.

Granbussia is made from a blend of three different historical Bussia crus: the Romirasco, Cicala, and Colonnello vineyards. The wine is aged (30 months+) and refined for a another six years. Only in the beste years this wine, which represents the best Bussia is produced.

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Aldo Conterno


Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barbaresco Monforte Bussia Riserva Especiale 1967

Barbaresco Monforte Bussia Riserva Especiale

1967
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James Suckling 92
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barbera D'Alba Conca Tre Pile 2016

Barbera D'Alba Conca Tre Pile

2016
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BOW 8+
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo 1990

Barolo

1990
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia 1970

Barolo Bussia

1970
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Robert Parker 90
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia 1999

Barolo Bussia

1999
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Winespectator 90
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia 2001

Barolo Bussia

2001
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia 2016

Barolo Bussia

2016
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Winespectator 94
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Cicala 2001

Barolo Bussia Cicala

2001
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Cicala 2011

Barolo Bussia Cicala

2011
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James Suckling 95
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Cicala 2014

Barolo Bussia Cicala

2014
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James Suckling 98
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Cicala 2016

Barolo Bussia Cicala

2016
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Winespectator 93
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2012

Barolo Bussia Colonnello

2012
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Falstaff 96
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2013

Barolo Bussia Colonnello

2013
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James Suckling 93
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2014

Barolo Bussia Colonnello

2014
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2016

Barolo Bussia Colonnello

2016
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Riserva Speciale 1964

Barolo Bussia Riserva Speciale

1964
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2012

Barolo Bussia Romirasco

2012
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Robert Parker 97
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2013

Barolo Bussia Romirasco

2013
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Romirasco 2014

Barolo Bussia Romirasco

2014
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Bussia Soprana 1985

Barolo Bussia Soprana

1985
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Winespectator 97
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 1996

Barolo Cicala

1996
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 2000

Barolo Cicala

2000
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Robert Parker 94
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 2009

Barolo Cicala

2009
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 2011

Barolo Cicala

2011
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Winespectator 93
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 2012

Barolo Cicala

2012
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Robert Parker 95
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 2013

Barolo Cicala

2013
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James Suckling 98 Sale
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Cicala 2016

Barolo Cicala

2016
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Granbussia 2008

Barolo Granbussia

2008
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Granbussia 2008

Barolo Granbussia

2008
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Granbussia 2009

Barolo Granbussia

2009
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Aldo Conterno - Barolo Granbussia 2009

Barolo Granbussia

2009
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Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Granbussia Riserva 1998

Barolo Granbussia Riserva

1998
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Robert Parker 94
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Barolo Granbussia Riserva 1999

Barolo Granbussia Riserva

1999
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BOW 6+
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Aldo Conterno - Langhe Chardonnay Bussiador 2013

Langhe Chardonnay Bussiador

2013
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Robert Parker 93
Aldo Conterno
Aldo Conterno - Langhe Chardonnay Bussiador 2017

Langhe Chardonnay Bussiador

2017
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