Poderi Aldo Conterno

Aldo Conterno is one of what is perhaps Barolo's premier winemaking dynasty. His father was Giacomo Conterno, one of the stalwarts of the region, but rather than join his brother, Giovanni, in the running of the family estate, Aldo struck out on his own in 1969. There is a strong contrast between the two men; Giovanni is staunchly traditionalist, and continues to turn out benchmark Barolo under the Giacomo Conterno label, whereas Aldo is a more affable character, well known, liked and respected in the region. His wines are fine examples of the Nebbiolo grape, and although they differ in style from those of his brother, it would be wrong to describe them as anything other than traditional Barolo.- Chris Kissak, The Wine Doctor

2006 VINTAGE: Ripe and Structured The 2006 Barolos are big, bold wines that combine ripeness with considerable structure. The growing season was quite a bit warmer than 2005, yet a spell of cool nighttime temperatures towards the end of the summer helped preserve freshness and balance in the wines. Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2006 Aldo Conterno 'Romarisco' Barolo DOCG
Regular Retail Price $337 | Offer Price $280 - SOLD OUT
Vines about 50 years of age. Aged in Slovanian oak for up to 28 months

The 2006 Barolo Romirasco offers up a refined bouquet of spices, menthol, plums, prunes and French oak. This is an especially rich, sensual Barolo from Conterno. The Romirasco spends an additional 3-4 months in oak than the other single-vineyard Barolos, and in 2006 the wine seems especially marked by sweet vanillin and spices. The tannins also carry the signature of fresh oak. If the wine finds its center and integrates its oak it will merit a higher score, but for now the balance of the finest vintages seems elusive. Conterno uses large casks for their Barolos, but scrapes out the insides of the barrels every few years. The 2006 Romirasco feels like it got an unusually high amount of these refurbished barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031. (92+) Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Issue 187 Feb 2010

2006 Aldo Conterno 'Colonnello' Barolo DOCG
Regular Retail Price $259 | Offer Price $215 - SOLD OUT
Vines about 35-40 years of age. Aged in Slovanian oak for up to 28 months

The 2006 Barolo Colonnello opens with a fabulous bouquet of tar and roses. A focused, sinewy wine in this vintage, the Colonnello emerges from the glass with regal elegance. It is a mysterious, sensual Barolo that only gradually reveals the true breadth of its personality. Constantly changing in the glass, the Colonnello offers tons of complexity, with sweet, aromatic notes that return to frame the austere, powerful finish. The terrain in Colonnello contains a slightly higher percentage of sand, making it Conterno's most silky, accessible single-vineyard Barolo, in relative terms, of course. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031. (93) Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Issue 187 Feb 2010

2006 Aldo Conterno 'Cicala' Barolo DOCG
Regular Retail Price $259 | Offer Price $215 - SOLD OUT
Vines about 50 years of age. Aged in Slovanian oak for up to 28 months

The 2006 Barolo Cicala is another serious, austere Barolo that is tightly wound at this stage. Here the fruit is darker and more intense than in the Colonnello, while the aromatics tend towards menthol, pine, spices and all things balsamic. Sweet, powerful and layered, the 2006 Cicala finishes with a blast of roasted coffee beans, licorice and mint. This is an absolutely wonderful, complete Barolo from Aldo Conterno. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031. (94) Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Issue 187 Feb 2010

 

2006 Aldo Conterno Barolo DOCG
Regular Retail Price $137 | Offer Price $113 - SOLD OUT
The 2006 Barolo is made from the estate's youngest vines, which means an average age of 20-35 years at this address, mostly from the village of Monforte with a touch of Barolo. Sweet, fragrant aromatics lead to an elegant, supple Barolo with a plush core of fruit supported by dusty yet elegant tannins. Spices, flowers and small red fruits come to life on the long, attractive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. (90+) Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Issue 187 Feb 2010

 

2006 Aldo Conterno 'Il Favot' Nebbiolo
Regular Retail Price $99 | Offer Price $82 - SOLD OUT
Young vine cuvee.

The 2006 Nebbiolo Il Favot is a very serious wine endowed with superb concentration and balance. This firm, vibrant Nebbiolo possesses gorgeous, refined tannins that render it enjoyable today, but readers who enjoy more aromatic nuance and complexity may want to cellar the wine for a few years. The sheer integrity of fruit here is remarkable. This is a great effort from Aldo Conterno. (90) Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate Issue 185, Oct 2009

 

2007 Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba
Regular Retail Price $68 | Offer Price $57 - SOLD OUT
Classic, benchmark Barbera vines at least 45 years .

The 2007 Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile is simply wonderful. Layers of ripe fruit, flowers, spices and new oak shimmer on the palate with the radiance and silkiness that is the hallmark of this great vintage. The Conca Tre Pile is a beautiful, elegant and restrained Barbera that captures the essence of the Conterno house style. It is highly recommended. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017. (91) Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Issue 192 Dec 2010