Aldo Conterno

“From its great vineyards in Barolo, Poderi Aldo Conterno makes some of the most exquisite red wines on the planet.” — James Suckling

Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of Piedmont’s most admired Barolo producers, hailing from an incredible family legacy within the region. The estate was founded in the 1960’s, arising from a brotherly dispute regarding the heralded Giacomo Conterno. Though Aldo Conterno, the founder, passed away in 2012, the estate’s storied legacy lives on through his sons— Franco, Stefano, and Giacomo.  

Aldo Conterno: Piedmont Heritage

Poderi Aldo Conterno was founded in 1969 by the eponymous founder, Aldo Conterno. Aldo hailed from the Conterno legacy, learning the Piedmont terroir from a young age before moving to the United States in the mid-1950s to open a winery in Napa Valley with his uncle. Unfortunately, Aldo’s plans were quickly cut short when he was drafted to the U.S. Army to complete Italian military service. He was quickly sent to serve in the Korean War, and by the time he returned stateside, his uncle had passed away from cancer.

Consequently, Aldo Conterno returned to Italy to tend to his family’s estate— Giacomo Conterno— alongside his brother, Giovanni. Aldo grew disgruntled living under Giovanni’s shadow and disagreed on the estate’s winemaking principles, leading him to establish his own estate, Poderi Aldo Conterno, in 1969. Aldo acquired 25 hectares in the Bussia Soprana cru of Monforte d’Alba in Piedmont, crafting more accessible Barolo as opposed to the staunch, traditional style of his family.

For over 40 years, Aldo spearheaded his own estate and grew Conterno Barolo to one of Piedmont’s most respected names.

Poderi Aldo Conterno: “Italian Second Growth” Terroir

Poderi Aldo Conterno owns 25 hectares in Piedmont’s coveted Bussia Soprana cru, crafting single-vineyard Barolos inspired by Angelo Gaja. Decanter Magazine has referred to Aldo Conterno as an “Italian Second Growth,” due in large part to its incredible terroir. The vineyards sit 350-400 meters above sea level on clay marl and limestone soils, with subsoils of sand. The backbones of Conterno’s single-vineyard expressions are: Colonello, Cicala, and Romirasco.

Each vineyard produces low yields and is hand-harvested mid-September, then carefully selected on sorting tables. Next, the fruit is fermented at a much shorter rate than seen at Giacomo Conterno, followed by aging in large Slavonian casks. The result is a Barolo that favors traditionalists like Conterno Monfortino yet still speaks to modernists like Gaja.

Aldo Conterno Barolo: Winemaking and Portfolio

Aldo Conterno Barolos wonderfully combine power and grace, becoming one of Piedmont’s most sought-after wines. Some of its most coveted wines include: Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva, Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco, Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello, and Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala.

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