Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley and more….

Timed Online Auction, 2 - 13 May 2024

Italy, Spain, Portugal

Sold for

ZAR 5 277
Lot 136
  • Aldo Conterno; Barolo Riserva Granbussia; 1999; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277
Location
Wine Storage

About this Item

1999 Barolo Riserva Granbussia
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

Poderi Aldo Conterno is a Piedmont producer known for its wines from the best parcels of the Bussia vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Aldo Conterno, who died in 2012, was regarded by many as the greatest of all Barolo winemakers. The business was founded in 1969 when Aldo bought the Favot estate with its Bussia holdings. For the previous eight years, he had managed Giacomo Conterno with his brother, but left to make wines in a less resolutely traditionalist environment. The estate is now run by his three sons.

Barolo Riserva Granbussia is one of the flagship wines produced by Aldo Conterno. It is made from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the renowned Granbussia vineyard, located in the Monforte d'Alba area of Barolo.

Notes

Please take note of the condition of the label.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Not quite ready but magnificent. Tight, fine and vibrant with the tannins still in evidence but already a haunting perfume. Absolutely classic and a real treat to taste it.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 (May 2015)

‘The 1999 Barolo Riserva Granbussia, medium ruby in color, presents classic Barolo nuances of roses, tar, minerals and spices on the nose. It is expansive on the palate, with vibrant layers of ripe fruit, great length and fine, noble tannins. Although it is fairly accessible for the vintage it will be even better in a few years, after which it will provide rewarding drinking for at least another decade. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2021.’ – Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Oct 2006)

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