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Poderi Aldo Conterno

Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of the most revered Barolo estates in Piedmont, established in 1969 when Aldo Conterno separated from the family firm of Giacomo Conterno to pursue his own vision — a combination of traditional Nebbiolo viticulture with selective modernity in cellar technique. The estate farms 25 hectares in the Bussia Soprana vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, one of Barolo's most prestigious crus, producing five distinct Barolos including the flagship Granbussia Riserva — a multi-parcel blend from Romirasco, Colonnello, and Cicala subplots, released only in exceptional vintages after 8 years of aging. Granbussia regularly earns 97–100 points from Parker; the 1989, 1996, 1999, and 2001 are landmark bottles trading at $400–800+ per bottle. Bussia Romirasco, Colonnello, and Conca Tre Pile as single-vineyard expressions provide the foundation; Soprana is the accessible entry-point Barolo. With 631 lots averaging $234 per bottle, Poderi Aldo Conterno commands one of the highest price averages among Barolo producers — reflecting the critical status of Granbussia and the estate's consistent output since 1969. Aldo Conterno passed away in 2012; the estate is now managed by his sons Franco, Giacomo, and Stefano. Production is entirely estate-farmed with no purchased fruit.

Granbussia Riserva, released only in exceptional vintages after 8 years aging, has earned 97–100 points from Parker multiple times; the 1996 and 2001 are considered benchmarks of modern Barolo, trading at $400–800+ per bottle.
The estate farms 25 hectares entirely within Bussia Soprana in Monforte d'Alba — one of Barolo's most prestigious crus — with no purchased fruit and meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification.
Aldo Conterno established the estate in 1969 after separating from Giacomo Conterno (his father's firm), choosing to retain traditional Barolo architecture while accepting selective modernisation in cellar approach.
631 lots average $234 per bottle — among the highest in Piedmont — driven primarily by Granbussia lots from 1989, 1996, 2001, and 2010, which collectively represent the estate's auction price ceiling.

Auction Lots

1,457

Avg Price / Bottle

$200

Top Vintage

2004

Price Range

$33 – $1.9k

In the Glass

Monforte d'Alba Bussia Nebbiolo in the structured traditional style: tar, dried roses, iron, dark cherry, and leather define the house, with Granbussia adding exceptional depth and a silky, seamless tannin structure from extended aging. Colonnello is the most powerful; Romirasco the most floral; Conca Tre Pile the most mineral. All reward 15–30 years of cellaring; Granbussia is not approachable before 12 years.

Portfolio

WineColourAvg PriceLots SoldTop Vintage
CicalaRed$1475032005
Granbussia RiservaRed$3473172000
Bussia RomirascoRed$1822342004
ColonnelloRed$1771762008
Conca Tre PileRed$751022015
Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo, BussiaRed$123701999
SopranaRed$250361978
Riserva SpecialeRed$390101964
Monforte Riserva SpecialeRed$41791964

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