Aldo Conterno, Barolo Gran Bussia Riserva

Aldo Conterno, Barolo Gran Bussia RiservaThe 2005 Barolo Riserva Granbussia represents a selection of fruit from the oldest vines. This is an elegant and pure expression of Nebbiolo that shows a dark ruby hue and deeply finessed aromas of wild berry, wet earth, iron, black truffle and some sweet baking spice. This is an elegant and synthetic interpretation of the greater Bussia cru that extends down the crest of a long hill from Monteforte d'Alba to Barolo. The finish is elegant, silky and

The 2010 Capbern Gasqueton is a wine that I never tasted en primeur

The 2013 Giorgio Primo (50% Cabernet Sauvignon

(from the climat Champs Traversin)

five-spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity

"We don't use much whole cluster anymore

a bit of botrytis but not stinky

with compelling sweetness of fruit

but especially over the last decade or so

Starts out supple

with the most pronounced barrels selected for the final blend (while others are directed to Les Terres Fines and perpetual reserve)

A bit tightly wound on the palate

soft-textured and refreshing