Poderi Aldo Conterno of Monforte d'Alba is one of the defining estates of Piedmont, and its holdings in Bussia rank among the most prized vineyard land in the Langhe. "Conca Tre Pile" is a historic estate vineyard in Bussia, where 45- to 50-year-old Barbera vines thrive on steep, amphitheater-like slopes of calcareous clay and marl. The Conterno family treats this high-acid variety with the utmost care, practicing low yields to achieve maximum concentration and phenolic maturity.

The 2023 vintage underwent controlled fermentation followed by 12 months of maturation in 100% new French oak barriques. This signature treatment tames Barbera's piercing natural acidity while wrapping its intense dark cherry fruit in a velvety, structural blanket of sweet wood spice, mocha, and graphite.

Why You'll Love It

• Sourced from 50-year-old vines in Bussia, demonstrating the upper limit of Barbera quality.
• Maturation in new French barriques provides a plush, luxurious mouthfeel and supple frame.
• Explodes with aromas of blackberry jam, black plum, sweet cocoa, espresso, and violet.
• Plentiful natural acidity keeps this dense, concentrated red fresh and energetic on the finish.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature, between 60°F and 63°F.
• Decant for 30 to 45 minutes to let the new oak integrate and release the dark berry fruit.
• Pour into Burgundy stems to gather its intense dark berry and mocha perfume.
• Pair with agnolotti del plin, slow-roasted pork shoulder, or pappardelle with wild boar ragù.