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2021 Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo, Bussia "Romirasco"
Poderi Aldo Conterno's "Romirasco" is the flagship of the estate's single-vineyard Barolos, grown at the highest point of the family's Bussia holdings in Monforte d'Alba on ancient limestone marl, iron-rich clay, and chalk. Hailed as a benchmark vintage across the Langhe, 2021 provided ideal conditions: cool nights, warm days, and an extended ripening season. The 2021 "Romirasco" is a study in tension, structural precision, and aromatic purity, and stands among the standout wines of the entire vintage.
Aged for nearly 30 months in large Slavonian oak botti, the 2021 release is chiseled and profound. It displays pure wild strawberries, sour cherry, blood orange peel, pipe tobacco, violets, and struck flint, backed by a firm, laser-focused tannic backbone that will allow it to cellar gracefully for half a century.
Critical Acclaim:
Wine Spectator:
"Packed with black cherry, black currant, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors from the get-go, this intense red is also laced with iron, black pepper, eucalyptus and tar elements. Brooding and solidly built, yet with a sense of finesse, this is balanced, and the finish just seems to go on and on. Stellar."
ames Suckling
"Graphite and minerals dominate on the nose, with potpourri, dried cherries, orange zest, wax and licorice. There is a lot of fruit sweetness on the palate, with firm, dusty yet ripe tannins and long, refreshing acidity. Full-bodied, it will age for decades. Try from 2027."
Why You'll Love It
- From the celebrated 2021 Barolo vintage, a must-have bottle for serious cellars.
- Exceptional precision, mineral focus, and structural balance.
- Breathtaking nose of rose petals, red currants, leather, mint, and graphite.
How To Serve It
- Serve at cool room temperature, between 60°F and 64°F.
- Decant for 2 to 3 hours if opening early in its life.
- Pour into Burgundy stems to maximize aromatic concentration.
- Pair with roasted game birds, braised meats, or aged hard cheeses.
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