2010 Barolo, Bussia, Poderi Aldo Conterno, Piedmont, Italy

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.

Aldo Conterno, a legend in his own lifetime, has forged a reputation as one of Barolo's very finest producers. Initially he worked alongside his brother Giovanni Conterno before he set up on his own in 1969. Today he is ably assisted by his 3 sons; Stefano, Franco and Giacomo. Conterno`s vineyards are located in the hills of Bussai in the Monteforte district of Barolo. He produces a wide range of wines, stretching from excellent Dolcettos and Barberas through to Chardonnay-based whites and peerless Barolos. He is most renowned for his single vineyard Barolos which are amongst the finest expressions of Nebbiolo to be found anywhere in the world.