{"product_id":"aldo-conterno-barolo-granbussia-2000-5-lit","title":"Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia 2000 5 lit.","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Grand Bus\" in a Giant Format – A Monument to Monforte\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_39399c502f6cc483-56\"\u003eIf the standard bottle of Granbussia is a masterpiece, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003e5-liter Jeroboam\u003c\/b\u003e (sometimes referred to in Italy as a \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eBottiglione\u003c\/i\u003e) is basically a national monument. \u003cspan class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\"\u003eGranbussia is only made in the best years, and 2000 was a legendary, sun-drenched vintage that produced wines of \"full, supple power.\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"Näytä lähdetiedot viittaukselle, joka on peräisin täältä: K\u0026amp;L Wine Merchants Avaa sivupaneelin.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjDpOPqyq6TAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQkQM\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_39399c502f6cc483-57\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-108\"\u003eWhat makes Granbussia special is that it isn't just from one vineyard; it is a blend of Aldo Conterno’s three greatest crus: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-108\"\u003e70% Romirasco, 15% Cicala, and 15% Colonnello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-108 citation-end-108\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-107 citation-end-107\"\u003eThe wine is aged for nearly a decade before it even leaves the cellar.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In a 5-liter format, the wine ages much slower than in a standard bottle, meaning this 2000 vintage is likely just hitting its \"majestic mid-life\" right now in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button multiple-button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"Näytä lähdetiedot viittaukselle, joka on peräisin täältä: Wine-Searcher Avaa sivupaneelin.\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eBecause this is a massive bottle, the aromatics stay \"younger\" for longer. It opens with an intense perfume of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003edried roses, tar, and black truffles\u003c\/b\u003e. As it sits in a decanter (which you will definitely need), it reveals layers of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003esandalwood, licorice, and balsamic herbs\u003c\/b\u003e like eucalyptus and thyme. It smells like a classic, old-school Barolo that has been polished to a high-gloss French finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_39399c502f6cc483-58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2000 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106\"\u003efull-bodied and velvety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106 citation-end-106\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The \"masculine\" power of Monforte d’Alba is here, but the tannins have melted into a silky, seductive texture over the last 26 years. You get a core of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"204\"\u003esweet cherry and plum fruit\u003c\/b\u003e wrapped in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"243\"\u003eleather, tobacco, and spice\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003eThe finish is famously long—it’s the kind of wine where you can still taste the \"salty\" limestone minerality minutes after your last sip.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button multiple-button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"Näytä lähdetiedot viittauksille, jotka ovat peräisin näistä: Total Grand Cru ja hh-shop. Avaa sivupaneelin.\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eBussia, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo DOCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Liters\u003c\/b\u003e (Equivalent to 6.6 standard bottles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003e2000 (Hot, ripe, and powerful)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003e30+ months in large Slavonian oak, then 6 years in bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003e14.5% - 15.0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCurrent Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003eAt peak maturity in large format; will hold until 2045+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Score\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Wine Spectator), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003e94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Galloni\/Vinous)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eHow to Handle a 5L Bottle:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Logistics:\u003c\/b\u003e You are going to need a friend (or a specialized cradle) to pour this. It weighs about 8–10kg when full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Aeration:\u003c\/b\u003e A wine this size needs a lot of air. Decant it at least \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e3 to 4 hours\u003c\/b\u003e before serving. Since it’s 5 liters, you’ll likely need 4 or 5 standard-sized decanters to hold it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Glassware:\u003c\/b\u003e Use the largest \"Burgundy\" or \"Barolo\" bowls you have. The surface area is key to waking up those 26-year-old aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Feast:\u003c\/b\u003e This bottle is built for a celebration. Pair it with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003ewhole roasted beef tenderloin\u003c\/b\u003e or a traditional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eBrasato al Barolo\u003c\/b\u003e (beef braised in wine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Season:\u003c\/b\u003e Anything with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003ewhite truffles\u003c\/b\u003e or wild porcini mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia 2000 5 lit.","offer_id":57122459353462,"sku":"'6419294376847","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alko","offer_id":57122459386230,"sku":"'6419294376847","price":2745.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/granbussia2000_de862d98-9b75-4fd3-a53a-415a335b1178.png?v=1774014515","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/aldo-conterno-barolo-granbussia-2000-5-lit","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}