Aldo Conterno
One of Barolo’s greatest winemakers, Aldo Conterno was respected by both modern and traditionalist Barolo winemakers. The son of Giacomo Conterno, sadly he passed away in 2012. Renowned for his Barolo from the large Bussia designation where he cleverly isolated three of the best parcels (Cicala, Colonnello, Romirasco) to produce stylish and super-classic Barolo with excellent depth and class of fruit.
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Piedmont | 3 | 93 (JS) |
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£443.86 |
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James Suckling (93)On the nose this may not be a dramatic wine, but it's fresh and floral. It has a quiet confidence that is missing in many of the 2014 Barolos. On the palate, the turbocharger kicks in. The wine's impressive tannic power leaves most of the competition behind it, but there's real finesse at the long finish. Drink after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£525.64 |
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James Suckling (96)Gorgeous aromas of dark berries, cedar and very ripe fruit that follow through to a full body, deep and dense tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Plush. Drink in 2022 and beyond. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£403.24 |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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£519.89 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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£527.09 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,386.29 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2010 Barolo Bussia Cicala opens to a dark ruby color and a richly concentrated appearance. This wine will appeal to those who appreciate added texture and heft in their Barolo. A special nod also goes to the aging potential of the wine that promises to be long and steady especially given the high quality of the 2010 fruit. Bussia Cicala imparts deep textural richness with lovely finesse and structural integrity. Hold this wine for ten years or more. Its profound beauty is already evident, but the wine has barely started its evolutionary course. Drink: 2018-2035. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 95 (JS) |
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£252.41 |
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James Suckling (95)Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£1,353.67 |
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James Suckling (95)Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£649.24 |
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James Suckling (95)Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 96 (JS) |
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£667.24 |
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James Suckling (96)Perfumed and very bright with dried flowers, dark berries and a sandalwood undertone. Full body, integrated tannins and a soft and polished finish. Very pretty and structured. Harmonious. Measured. Drink in 2023 or later. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 92+ (VN) |
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£885.89 |
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Vinous (92+)The 2016 Barolo Cicala opens with effusive aromatics laced with all sorts of exotic spice and floral notes. On the palate, the 2016 is much less forthcoming, though. Then again, this is Cicala, a wine that is often unyielding in its youth. It will be interesting to see where the 2016 goes in the coming years. It certainly has potential. Time in the glass brings out hints of iron, chalk, white pepper and dried herbs that are so typical of this Bussia site. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 92 (VN) |
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£783.64 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Barolo Cicala is a powerful, deep wine. Black cherry, menthol, tobacco, scorched earth, chocolate and searing tannins are some of the signatures. The Cicala has plenty of depth, but my instincts say it will mature before the tannins soften. I would prefer to drink this over the next decade, but readers need to expect that the balance is not ideal. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£469.94 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Barolo Cicala is a very good wine for the year. It offers good depth and intensity, in a slightly dialed back style that is typical of the vintage. More than anything else, the Cicala is impeccable in its balance. All the Cicala signatures are present, they are just quieter than usual. Black cherry, scorched earth, graphite, spice and oak all meld together. Best of all, the 2018 can be enjoyed with only minimal cellaring. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£936.29 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Barolo Cicala is a very good wine for the year. It offers good depth and intensity, in a slightly dialed back style that is typical of the vintage. More than anything else, the Cicala is impeccable in its balance. All the Cicala signatures are present, they are just quieter than usual. Black cherry, scorched earth, graphite, spice and oak all meld together. Best of all, the 2018 can be enjoyed with only minimal cellaring. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£390.49 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£545.54 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£984.29 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£649.24 |
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Vinous (92)The 2014 Barolo Colonnello is dark and inward. Succulent black cherry, smoke, leather, licorice, menthol and dark spice all run through this unctuous, super-concentrated Barolo. In most vintages, the Colonnello is a bit more aromatic and light on its feet, while the 2014 is a decidedly rich, heady wine, and yet all the elements are in the right place. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£7,466.98 |
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Vinous (97)Aldo Conterno’s 1988 Granbussia in magnum is the reply. Wow. What a wine. Still powerful, young and structured, the 1988 simply dazzles with its pure density. I have always considered the 1989 the greatest Granbussia, but the 1988 makes a very strong argument to be included in that conversation. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£1,346.89 |
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Vinous (97)Aldo Conterno’s 1988 Granbussia in magnum is the reply. Wow. What a wine. Still powerful, young and structured, the 1988 simply dazzles with its pure density. I have always considered the 1989 the greatest Granbussia, but the 1988 makes a very strong argument to be included in that conversation. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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£8,401.78 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)Aldo Conterno’s 1989 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is one of the greatest wines ever made in Piedmont, and this was one of very finest examples I have ever tasted. An array of red berries, roses, orange peel and spices emerged from this fresh, vibrant and totally monumental Barolo. What a bottle! |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£2,076.04 |
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Vinous (95)Good full medium red. Very ripe aromas of strawberry, licorice, minerals and truffle, with balsamic and dried floral nuances. Fat, sweet, rich and deep; at once succulent and seamless, with a wonderfully layered texture and great early appeal. Very full without coming across as weighty. The slow-building finish features substantial sweet tannins. Shows the magic side of 2001, Franco offers. It can keep for a long time but it's great right now. By the way, 2001 was the seventh consecutive vintage in which this wine was bottled, but there will be no '02, '03 or '04. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£4,219.24 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2006 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is exceedingly Piemontese in character. The wine follows in local tradition with a bouquet that is ethereal and fine, yet powerful and long-lasting at the same time. It is shy and reticent at first, but once it starts to open the wine seemingly never stops. There are notes of black fruit, spice, tar, licorice, pencil shaving and a touch of rusty nail. The wine shows beautiful finesse and will definitely endure a long and prosperous drinking window. The tannins show silky integration and there is an enormous push of power and persistence in the palate. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,141.69 |
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Wine Advocate (97)This wine blew me away. The 2009 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is a proud achievement and an expression of rare beauty. This wine will be released this fall, some nine years after the harvest. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. The Granbussia narrative is one of elegance and refinement. The fruit comes from two vineyard parcels in the greater Bussia cru and was co-fermented (instead of being blended after malolactic fermentation). So much fruit was dropped during the summer growing cycle that the harvest came later than usual. This allowed for slow, even ripening and a deeper sense of aromatic complexity that you immediately identify here. The nose is redolent of wet earth and autumnal leaf with white truffle and forest berry. The wine offers extreme Nebbiolo purity with anise seed, tar and licorice. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,523.54 |
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Wine Advocate (97)This wine blew me away. The 2009 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is a proud achievement and an expression of rare beauty. This wine will be released this fall, some nine years after the harvest. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. The Granbussia narrative is one of elegance and refinement. The fruit comes from two vineyard parcels in the greater Bussia cru and was co-fermented (instead of being blended after malolactic fermentation). So much fruit was dropped during the summer growing cycle that the harvest came later than usual. This allowed for slow, even ripening and a deeper sense of aromatic complexity that you immediately identify here. The nose is redolent of wet earth and autumnal leaf with white truffle and forest berry. The wine offers extreme Nebbiolo purity with anise seed, tar and licorice. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£1,247.21 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£1,857.62 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£3,715.24 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£1,286.42 |
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Piedmont | 6 | - |
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£1,268.81 |
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Piedmont | 3 | 93 (JS) |
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£350.00 |
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James Suckling (93)On the nose this may not be a dramatic wine, but it's fresh and floral. It has a quiet confidence that is missing in many of the 2014 Barolos. On the palate, the turbocharger kicks in. The wine's impressive tannic power leaves most of the competition behind it, but there's real finesse at the long finish. Drink after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£422.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Gorgeous aromas of dark berries, cedar and very ripe fruit that follow through to a full body, deep and dense tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Plush. Drink in 2022 and beyond. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£320.00 |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
In Bond
£414.00 |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
£420.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,136.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2010 Barolo Bussia Cicala opens to a dark ruby color and a richly concentrated appearance. This wine will appeal to those who appreciate added texture and heft in their Barolo. A special nod also goes to the aging potential of the wine that promises to be long and steady especially given the high quality of the 2010 fruit. Bussia Cicala imparts deep textural richness with lovely finesse and structural integrity. Hold this wine for ten years or more. Its profound beauty is already evident, but the wine has barely started its evolutionary course. Drink: 2018-2035. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£205.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,096.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£525.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. |
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Piedmont | 5 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£540.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Perfumed and very bright with dried flowers, dark berries and a sandalwood undertone. Full body, integrated tannins and a soft and polished finish. Very pretty and structured. Harmonious. Measured. Drink in 2023 or later. |
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Piedmont | 3 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
£719.00 |
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Vinous (92+)The 2016 Barolo Cicala opens with effusive aromatics laced with all sorts of exotic spice and floral notes. On the palate, the 2016 is much less forthcoming, though. Then again, this is Cicala, a wine that is often unyielding in its youth. It will be interesting to see where the 2016 goes in the coming years. It certainly has potential. Time in the glass brings out hints of iron, chalk, white pepper and dried herbs that are so typical of this Bussia site. |
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Piedmont | 4 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£637.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Barolo Cicala is a powerful, deep wine. Black cherry, menthol, tobacco, scorched earth, chocolate and searing tannins are some of the signatures. The Cicala has plenty of depth, but my instincts say it will mature before the tannins soften. I would prefer to drink this over the next decade, but readers need to expect that the balance is not ideal. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£382.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Barolo Cicala is a very good wine for the year. It offers good depth and intensity, in a slightly dialed back style that is typical of the vintage. More than anything else, the Cicala is impeccable in its balance. All the Cicala signatures are present, they are just quieter than usual. Black cherry, scorched earth, graphite, spice and oak all meld together. Best of all, the 2018 can be enjoyed with only minimal cellaring. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£761.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Barolo Cicala is a very good wine for the year. It offers good depth and intensity, in a slightly dialed back style that is typical of the vintage. More than anything else, the Cicala is impeccable in its balance. All the Cicala signatures are present, they are just quieter than usual. Black cherry, scorched earth, graphite, spice and oak all meld together. Best of all, the 2018 can be enjoyed with only minimal cellaring. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£319.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£445.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£801.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£525.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2014 Barolo Colonnello is dark and inward. Succulent black cherry, smoke, leather, licorice, menthol and dark spice all run through this unctuous, super-concentrated Barolo. In most vintages, the Colonnello is a bit more aromatic and light on its feet, while the 2014 is a decidedly rich, heady wine, and yet all the elements are in the right place. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£6,184.00 |
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Vinous (97)Aldo Conterno’s 1988 Granbussia in magnum is the reply. Wow. What a wine. Still powerful, young and structured, the 1988 simply dazzles with its pure density. I have always considered the 1989 the greatest Granbussia, but the 1988 makes a very strong argument to be included in that conversation. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,116.00 |
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Vinous (97)Aldo Conterno’s 1988 Granbussia in magnum is the reply. Wow. What a wine. Still powerful, young and structured, the 1988 simply dazzles with its pure density. I have always considered the 1989 the greatest Granbussia, but the 1988 makes a very strong argument to be included in that conversation. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£6,963.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)Aldo Conterno’s 1989 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is one of the greatest wines ever made in Piedmont, and this was one of very finest examples I have ever tasted. An array of red berries, roses, orange peel and spices emerged from this fresh, vibrant and totally monumental Barolo. What a bottle! |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,714.00 |
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Vinous (95)Good full medium red. Very ripe aromas of strawberry, licorice, minerals and truffle, with balsamic and dried floral nuances. Fat, sweet, rich and deep; at once succulent and seamless, with a wonderfully layered texture and great early appeal. Very full without coming across as weighty. The slow-building finish features substantial sweet tannins. Shows the magic side of 2001, Franco offers. It can keep for a long time but it's great right now. By the way, 2001 was the seventh consecutive vintage in which this wine was bottled, but there will be no '02, '03 or '04. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£3,500.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2006 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is exceedingly Piemontese in character. The wine follows in local tradition with a bouquet that is ethereal and fine, yet powerful and long-lasting at the same time. It is shy and reticent at first, but once it starts to open the wine seemingly never stops. There are notes of black fruit, spice, tar, licorice, pencil shaving and a touch of rusty nail. The wine shows beautiful finesse and will definitely endure a long and prosperous drinking window. The tannins show silky integration and there is an enormous push of power and persistence in the palate. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£945.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)This wine blew me away. The 2009 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is a proud achievement and an expression of rare beauty. This wine will be released this fall, some nine years after the harvest. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. The Granbussia narrative is one of elegance and refinement. The fruit comes from two vineyard parcels in the greater Bussia cru and was co-fermented (instead of being blended after malolactic fermentation). So much fruit was dropped during the summer growing cycle that the harvest came later than usual. This allowed for slow, even ripening and a deeper sense of aromatic complexity that you immediately identify here. The nose is redolent of wet earth and autumnal leaf with white truffle and forest berry. The wine offers extreme Nebbiolo purity with anise seed, tar and licorice. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,260.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)This wine blew me away. The 2009 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is a proud achievement and an expression of rare beauty. This wine will be released this fall, some nine years after the harvest. Only 3,000 bottles were produced. The Granbussia narrative is one of elegance and refinement. The fruit comes from two vineyard parcels in the greater Bussia cru and was co-fermented (instead of being blended after malolactic fermentation). So much fruit was dropped during the summer growing cycle that the harvest came later than usual. This allowed for slow, even ripening and a deeper sense of aromatic complexity that you immediately identify here. The nose is redolent of wet earth and autumnal leaf with white truffle and forest berry. The wine offers extreme Nebbiolo purity with anise seed, tar and licorice. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£1,034.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£1,540.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£3,080.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£1,064.00 |
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Piedmont | 6 | - |
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£1,052.00 |
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