Poderi Aldo Conterno’s Barolo Granbussia 2016 sits at the very top of the estate’s range: a Barolo Bussia Riserva DOCG from Monforte d’Alba, produced only in the best vintages and held back for extended aging before release. The winery notes that Granbussia is built from Nebbiolo—specifically the Michet and Lampia biotypes—drawn from three of Bussia’s most established sites: Romirasco, Cicala, and Colonnello.

The blend is defined with unusual precision. According to the producer, it is assembled as “70% Romirasco, 15% Cicala, and 15% Colonnello,” and those components are “blended before fermentation.” Fruit is harvested by hand in mid-October, then fermented in stainless steel with a long maceration: “30 days, max 32°C,” again per the winery. Elevage is in oak casks, and the key commercial decision is patience: Granbussia “remains in the cellar for at least 10 years before commercialization,” positioning it as a wine intended to be approached in maturity rather than on early promise.

While no vintage-specific professional review scores for the 2016 Granbussia were confirmed in the material provided, the broader context for 2016 in Piedmont is notably strong. Wine Spectator rated the Piedmont 2016 vintage at an “excellent” 98 points, describing it as “a cooler year with a slow start and adequate rainfall [that] resulted in a long growing season and ideal harvest conditions.” Separately, Robert Parker’s vintage assessment for 2016 Barolo is cited at 97 points, underscoring the reputation of the year among leading critics.

Stylistically, the estate frames Granbussia around classic Bussia structure, describing “structure and concentration giving it exceptional aging potential.” For buyers and collectors, the headline is straightforward: a rigorously selected, long-aged Riserva from a benchmark producer, rooted in a widely celebrated vintage.