Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $98.58Original CHF 81.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Drinking Window Best from 2026
Region Barolo
Sites Five hectares across three parcels in Bussia Soprano
Vine Age Average 35–40 years; no vines younger than 20 years
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Tasting Notes James Suckling: citrus, lemon leaves, licorice, dried cherries, violets, camphor and balsamic notes, with refined tannins, lively acidity, cherry stones and licorice. Wine Spectator: raspberry, cherry, rose, eucalyptus and sweet spice, with vibrant structure and a mineral undertone.
Critics Ratings 95/100 (James Suckling); 95/100 (Wine Spectator)
Sources: www.wine.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Drinking Window 2026–2040
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Barolo
Soil Calcareous marl alternating with layers of sand
Harvest Dates Mid-October
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Five hectares across three parcels in Bussia Soprano
Vine Age Average 35–40 years; no vines younger than 20 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size 25
Bottling Date Early July 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The vineyard is reported at about 400 m above sea level. Peak fermentation temperature was 32°C, with 25–30 days of skin contact. The wine spent 4–5 months in steel with several rackings, followed by about 26–28 months in large Slavonian-oak barrels before bottling. Recommended serving temperature is 18–20°C. A separate Norwegian product record reports residual sugar below 3 g/L.
Tasting Notes Leather, vanilla bean, rose petals, plum and citrus peel; a tight, fresh, high-acid palate with leather, cherry peel, aniseed and oregano
Food Pairing Beef, game and aged cow’s-milk cheese
Critics Ratings 95/100 (Robert Parker Wine Advocate); 94/100 (James Suckling); 93/100 (Wine Spectator); 92/100 (Vinous)
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Barolo
Critics Ratings 95/100 (Wine Spectator); 94/100 (James Suckling)
Sources: massanois.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $108.32Original CHF 89.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $100.55Original €88.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $101.69Original €89.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $110.83Original €97.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $98.58Original CHF 81.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Loc. Bussia, 48, 12065 Monforte d'Alba, Italy
Phone
+39 0173 78150
Owner
Franco, Stefano and Giacomo Conterno (sons of Aldo)
Cellarmaster
Franco, Stefano and Giacomo Conterno