A Legacy of Barolo Greatness: Aldo Conterno

Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase our current collection of wines from the great Italian winemaker of Barolo from Italy – Aldo Conterno. Available in-stock or on pre-order.

For collectors of Piedmont’s most noble reds, few names resonate with the same authority as Aldo Conterno. Known as the “King of Barolo,” Aldo forged a reputation for crafting wines that unite traditional depth with a modern elegance, producing bottles that are as age-worthy as they are captivating in youth. Today, his sons continue that legacy at Poderi Aldo Conterno, carrying forward one of Italy’s greatest winemaking traditions.

The estate’s Barolos are benchmarks of Serralunga d’Alba—wines of structure, perfume, and remarkable longevity. From the majestic Granbussia Riserva, produced only in the finest vintages, to single-vineyard crus like Cicala, Colonnello, and Romirasco, these are wines that demand attention in any serious cellar. They showcase the purest expression of Nebbiolo: vibrant red fruit, floral lift, and layers of earthy complexity that unfold over decades.

What sets Aldo Conterno apart is precision. The wines balance Barolo’s classical power with polished tannins and finesse, offering an extraordinary combination of approachability and long-term investment potential. This makes them both thrilling to drink and indispensable for collectors seeking Italy’s most collectible bottles.

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Producer	Vint.	Wine	Price	Qty	Order
		Italy
Aldo Conterno	2015	Barolo Bussia (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$664.97	1
	JS 96 (1/2019): Gorgeous aromas of dark berries, cedar and very ripe fruit that follow through to a full body, deep and dense tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Plush. Drink from 2022.   WA 93 (6/2019): The 2015 Barolo Bussia is painted in the broadest of brush strokes when compared to the other wines tasted this year, which each hail from their own specific micro cru within the larger Bussia vineyard. This makes sense, because this wine sees fruit sourced from a much wider net. You do get a great sense of the vintage intensity and succulence with pretty layers of sweet fruit, rose, tilled earth and delicate button mushroom. This wine shows its pedigree with confidence. Some 15,000 bottles were made.
	2017	Barolo Bussia (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$539.99	3
	2019	Barolo Bussia (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$857.99	1
	2008	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,000.97	1
	JS 96 (7/2012): The grapes in this are grown in more clay soil than Colonello, which is sandy. Love the aromas of strawberries and flowers. Pure fruit. Even hints of strawberry leafs. Full body with chewy tannins. This needs more bottle age than the Colonello. Don't touch for at least five years.   WA 95 (4/2012): The 2008 Barolo Cicala is beautifully focused and vibrant from start to finish. It boasts fabulous energy and sheer tension in its ripe red berries, spices, crushed flowers and mint. All the elements come together beautifully in this pure, delineated Barolo. Huge, powerful tannins provide the backdrop for layers of cool, mineral-infused fruit. There is a pulsating energy to the Cicala that is absolutely irresistible. This is another fabulous showing. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028.   VM 93+ (10/2011): Full, bright ruby-red. Deep aromas of black cherry, cassis, licorice, minerals and menthol. Rich, sweet and broad, with a lush texture and impressive fullness to the black fruit flavors. Less easygoing today than the Colonnello but more filled in. Finishes with granular tannins and impressive length. The sandy, calcareous soil here is more typical of Monforte and Castiglione Falletto, notes Giacomo Conterno.
	2011	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,122.99	1
	JS 96 (4/2015): A chewy and rich Barolo with dried mushroom, berry and hazelnut character. Full body, round and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Layered and complex. Better in 2018 but so delicious.   WA 93+ (6/2015): The 2011 Barolo Bussia Cicala shows a slightly warmer side to the Bussia cru, although in general I am very impressed with how this single vineyard has performed. You get subtle wood influences here, but the quality of fruit is on prime display. Black cherry, cassis and wild berry lift graciously from the bouquet. Heavier aromas of spice, resin and black licorice add a sense of gravitas and grounded vigor. Bussia Cicala is aged in Slovenian botte for 28 months and already shows excellent potential for a sure and steady evolution.   VM 91 (3/2015): Conterno's 2011 Barolo Cicala is decidedly ripe and flashy in this vintage, with exotic overtones and unusually jammy fruit. Dry, austere tannins clamp down through the mid-palate and finish, a sign of the hail that was an issue here in 2011. Hints of kirsch, sweet red cherry and plum struggle to open up in the glass, but the tannins are a bit too much today. It will be interesting to see how the Cicala develops, but today, the class and pedigree of this site does not come through fully. Antonio Galloni.
	2014	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$703.99	3
	2015	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$982.99	1
	2017	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$741.99	1
	2018	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,034.99	1
	2013	Barolo Colonnello (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$811.98	1
	2014	Barolo Colonnello (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$733.98	1
	2015	Barolo Colonnello (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$957.97	1
	VM 92 (2/2020): The 2015 Barolo Colonnello packs a serious punch. Macerated dark cherry, kirsch, spice, leather, licorice, blood orange and a kick of sweet oak all open up this powerful, strapping Barolo. The 2015 offers a good bit of immediacy, but there is plenty of tannin as well. The warmth of the year is evident in the wine’s ripe profile. Antonio Galloni.
	2016	Barolo Colonnello (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$892.99	1
	2016	Barolo Colonnello (3x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$471.99	1
	2017	Barolo Colonnello (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$764.97	1
	2018	Barolo Colonnello (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,122.99	3
	2005	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$3,109.99	1
	2010	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (1.5 L) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,800.97	1
	2010	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (3x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$2,094.99	1
	2012	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (3x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$2,265.99	1
	2015	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (3x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$2,290.98	1
	2008	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$2,066.97	1
	2012	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,331.99	1
	JS 97 (3/2016): Very earthy and intense with ripe fruit and hints of bark and mushrooms. Full body, powerful and chewy. Great tannin structure. Better in 2020.   WA 93 (6/2016): Poderi Aldo Conterno's Bussia Romirasco sees a few extra months of oak aging. The 2012 Barolo Bussia Romirasco greatly benefits from that extra wood. Because the fruit in 2012 is less expressive overall, the Romirasco signature touch bodes well for its texture, heft and its aromatic delivery. This Barolo offers pretty richness and density with thick lines and deep concentration. The oak needs more years to integrate, but I feel confident that it will reach harmony, with time, given the wine's generous structure and fruity richness.   VM 89 (11/2016): The 2012 Barolo Romirasco is the best of these wines. Dark cherry, mocha, chocolate, smoke and plum notes give the 2012 its distinctly deep, powerful personality. From Romirasco I expect to see intense, balsamic-inflected aromatics and salivating energy. There is little, if any, of that here. The 2012 is a solid wine if taken on its own terms, but it is an underachiever relative to both the potential of this site and vintage. Antonio Galloni.
	2014	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,288.99	1
	2015	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,576.99	2
	2016	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,582.97	1
	2017	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$1,368.99	1
	2017	Barolo Romirasco (3x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$691.99	1
	2018	Barolo Romirasco (3x750ML) ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs.	$945.99	1
	2001	Barolo Bussia	$125		Sold Out
	2014	Barolo Bussia (6x750ML)	$604.99		Sold Out
	2016	Barolo Bussia (6x750ML)	$585.99		Sold Out
	2001	Barolo Cicala	$159		Sold Out
	2008	Barolo Cicala	$215.97		Sold Out
	2009	Barolo Cicala (3x750ML)	$603.99		Sold Out
	2010	Barolo Cicala (6x750ML)	$1,348.99		Sold Out
	2011	Barolo Cicala	$125		Sold Out
	2012	Barolo Cicala (1.5 L)	$295		Sold Out
	2016	Barolo Cicala (1.5 L)	$433.99		Sold Out
	2001	Barolo Colonnello	$215		Sold Out
	2001	Barolo Colonnello	$215		Sold Out
	2001	Barolo Colonnello	$215		Sold Out
	2011	Barolo Colonnello	$150		Sold Out
	2011	Barolo Colonnello	$150		Sold Out
	2019	Barolo Colonnello (3x750ML)	$734.99		Sold Out
	2008	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (6x750ML)	$3,316.97		Sold Out
	2013	Barolo Granbussia Riserva (1.5 L)	$1,759.99		Sold Out
	2006	Barolo Romirasco (1.5 L)	$450		Sold Out
	2010	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML)	$1,579.98		Sold Out
	2013	Barolo Romirasco (6x750ML)	$1,308.98		Sold Out