| Region of production: | Barolo |
| Winery Location: | Monforte d’Alba |
| Year Established: | The estate was founded by Aldo Conterno in 1969. |
Vineyard Holdings
Approximately 25 ha
- all in Bussia
Top Wines Produced
- Barolo Granbussia
- Barolo Vigna Cicala
- Barolo Vigna Colonello
- Barolo Romirasco
- Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile
- Chardonnay Bussiador
Inaugural Vintage
- 1971 for Granbussia
Average Total Production
- 132,000 bottles
Summary
Aldo Conterno is the son of legendary Giacomo Conterno, though he left the family business to begin his own venture in 1969. His style is a departure from the traditional style of the Giacomo Conterno estate, as he incorporates both traditional and modern methods of vinification. Aldo Conterno farms 25 ha of vineyards in the famed Bussia Soprana vineyard in Monforte. His production is exclusively comprised of estate grown grapes. He isolates the best parcels within Bussia and produces separate bottling for each: Vigna Cicala, Vigna Romirasco, and Vigna Colonello. In the best years, he produces a selection from within each of these three parcels and calls it Granbussia.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Conterno’s style is considered a middle ground between traditional and modern practices in Barolo. He does not employ the lengthy macerations of other traditionalists, but eschews the use of new oak.
Producer Website: Aldo Conterno