"Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of the most impressive wine estates in all of Italy—perhaps in the world. From its great vineyards in Barolo, the winery makes some of the most exquisite red wines on the planet."
-James Suckling
"Impressive...certainly among the best I have tasted in recent years."
-Antonio Galloni
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Three vintages of Aldo Conterno's official Baby Barolo "Il Favot"
Made from younger replacement vines, that are less than 15 years old, from different vineyards in Bussia. Once they get older, they go into the Barolos.
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Last bottles offered today:
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2016 Barolo Bussia (WS 95) — 10 bottles
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2018 Langhe Nebbiolo 'Il Favot' (WS 90) — 60 bottles
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2017 Langhe Nebbiolo 'Il Favot' (JS 93) — 34 bottles
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2016 Langhe Nebbiolo 'Il Favot' (JS 92) — 14 bottles
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2017 Barbera d'Alba 'Conca Tre Pile' (WA 93, JS 92) — 4 bottles
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2016 Barbera d'Alba 'Conca Tre Pile' (JS 92) — 14 bottles
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2017 Langhe Rosso DOC (WS 90) — 30 bottles
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Why collect 2016 Barolo while still available? |
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Quote from their article Blue Chip Barolo: "The classic 2016 vintage is the best harvest in two decades for Piedmont’s top red."
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Vinous also gave a 98 point rating:
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Bloomberg calls it: "A Near-Perfect Vintage for Collecting"
"2016 Was the Perfect Year, at Least in Italy’s Barolo Wine Country. The latest available vintage just might be the best this reviewer has ever tasted."
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Dear Artisans,
Christine and I are so excited to share the few bottles we have left from the late legend, Aldo Conterno. These have always been our favorite wines from Piedmont, as nothing else can compare to their breathtakingly beautiful style.
BOTH Aldo, and his father, Giacomo Conterno, are considered the greatest cult Barolo wines made and are the most sought after, every release.
This offer contains Aldo Conterno's unreal values that must be tasted to be believed!
More about Poderi Aldo Conterno:
The story of Poderi Aldo Conterno is a tale of great passion for winemaking that winds back through the generations and crosses international borders. It starts in the 19th century, when the forefathers of Aldo Conterno emigrated to Argentina. After only a few years they went back to Italy to the small family farm and winery in Monforte d’Alba where they returned to producing the local wine. With their return, the Conterno family increased the production of wine, to be sold in casks not only in Piedmont and Liguria but as far away as the Americas, thanks to a relative who had stayed out in Argentina. At this time, the Conternos felt the need to create a superior Barolo, to be produced exclusively in the best vintages, which saw long vinification periods and was extremely ageworthy. In the 1920s, the first Barolo Riserva was bottled. At the end of the ’30s, the business was handed over to son Giacomo, who continued his father’s tradition with commitment and foresight, while teaching the business to his sons Giovanni and Aldo.
In the mid-’50s, Aldo set out for the United States, hoping to establish a winemaking business in California, with the help of an uncle who lived there. Upon his return to the family business in Italy around 1961, father Giacomo handed over the winery to his sons: it was a thriving and prestigious business, recognized throughout most of the country. Yet, the five-year experience in the United States had kindled within Aldo a desire to establish a business of his own. After working for a considerable time alongside his brother, Aldo bought the “Favot” farm, founding the estate “Poderi Aldo Conterno” in 1969.
As you likely are aware, Poderi Aldo Conterno belongs to an elite group of historical Barolo producers who have truly shaped the history of winemaking in the Langhe. Aldo Conterno's family has been producing and ageing the great Piedmontese wines for more than five generations and has come a long way since the generational passage sparked by the death of Aldo Conterno in 2012 at 81 years old. The winery is managed today by Aldo's three sons: Franco, Stefano and Giacomo, and they continue to make truly impressive Cru single vineyard Baroli.
We have between 4 to 60 bottles left of each wine. Only a few hundred cases of each were even imported to begin with.
Ciao,
—James Tran
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2016 Podere Aldo Conterno "Bussia" Barolo DOCG
Aldo Conterno’s Barolo Bussia is produced from five hectares of prime vineyards in Bussia Soprano, the original section of what has become a rather large vineyard in recent years. These five hectares are spread across three separate parcels with vines averaging 35-40 years old, with no vines younger than 20 years old.
95 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A fresh and elegant red, showing aromas and flavors of cut hay, strawberry, cherry, iron, eucalyptus and tar. Lithe and intense, with a long, savory aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2045. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported." (BS) (11/21)
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Competitor's Price: $100.00 btl
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2018 Podere Aldo Conterno "Il Favot" Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Their official "Baby Barolo" Drinkable NOW!
The grapes used to make “ Il Favot” come from vineyards which have undergone periodical implantations, and so have a maximum age of 15 years.
90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A combination of strawberry, cherry, currant and iodine aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this juicy, complex red. Firms up at the end, with a subtle length. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported." - BS (Nov 2021)
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- 60 bottles left
- Only 300 cases imported
Competitor's Price: $60.00 btl
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2017 vintage also available
93 Points - James Suckling:
"Fruity and creamy red with walnut and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors. Just a hint of coffee bean. It’s full and flavorful. Like a baby Barolo. Needs time to soften. Better after 2021." (14 May, 2020)
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2016 vintage also available
92 Points - James Suckling:
"Notes of candied strawberries are nicely intermingled with hints of ripe stems and citrus. Medium to full body, fine but structured tannins and a rather long finish. The fruit is very well integrated and there’s a whole load of richness to it, too. Drink now."
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2017 Podere Aldo Conterno "Conca Tre Pile" Barbera d'Alba DOC
93 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pile is piled high with dark fruit intensity, soft tannins and a pinch of fresh acidity that breaks apart the wine's rich fruit flavors. The hot vintage has taken well to the Barbera grape, accentuating its volume, richness and generosity. The bouquet offers black fruit, dried plum, spice, truffle-infused earth and toasted hazelnut. Some 20,000 bottles were made." - Monica Larner (Jul 2020)
92 Points - James Suckling:
"A juicy, chewy barbera with blackberry, dried-strawberry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. It's full, fresh and lightly chewy. Drink or hold." (14 May, 2020)
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2016 vintage also available
92 Points - James Suckling:
"Elegant is not a word applicable to most barberas, but this one is exactly that: a graceful expression of dark plums, blueberries and mandarin oranges. Medium body, fine, silky tannins and bright plums on the finish. Drink now." (12 Aug, 2019)
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2017 Podere Aldo Conterno Langhe Rosso DOC
The Langhe Rosso is a blend of Freisa, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. It offers fragrant notes of flint, redcurrant, blackcurrant and dried violet petals. The fruit-forward palate is balanced with complex layers of toasted spice ad velvety tannins.
90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Aromatic, featuring kirsch, black currant, rose and wild herb aromas and flavors. It's firmly structured, and terrific now for its beautiful aromas. Freisa, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. 800 cases made, 460 cases imported. " - BS (Apr 2021)
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- 30 bottles left
- Lowest case price in the country
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Our Sale:
$28.97 btl ( 1-2 )
$26.97 btl ( 3-5 )
$24.97 btl (6-11)
$22.97 btl (12+ )
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