Poderi Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2022

This vintage blends traditional character with modern refinement from Poderi Aldo Conterno, showcasing the depth that old-vine Barbera can achieve when grown on premier Barolo terroir. Conca Tre Pile is Poderi Aldo Conterno's Barbera d'Alba, grown in Bussia, in the hills of Monforte d'Alba. Expect a full-bodied red with citrus, red cherry and spice, backed by fine tannins from a year in new French oak. It was rated 94 POINTS by James Suckling.

In the glass it shows red cherry and redcurrant fruit alongside cinnamon, liquorice and a faint hint of smoke and graphite, with Barbera's trademark bright acidity carried by a firm, structured palate.

This wine would pair well with rich pasta dishes or grilled red meat, and it's a good introduction to what Barbera can do when it's planted on serious Nebbiolo ground rather than treated as an everyday drink.

What it tastes like

The palate is full-bodied and structured, with velvety tannins and the crisp, precise acidity Barbera is known for, carrying through to a warm, chocolatey finish. It's a serious take on the variety.

Style at a glance

• Body: Full
• Sweetness: Dry
• Acidity: High
• Tannin: Fine and velvety
• Oak: 12 months in new French barriques

Style: Structured, age-worthy Barbera.

Food to enjoy this with

• Tagliatelle with a slow-cooked meat ragu
• Grilled Italian sausage
• Braised beef short ribs
• Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
• Veal osso buco
• Dark chocolate torte, an unexpected match where the wine's acidity cuts through the richness

Who makes it

Poderi Aldo Conterno is one of the benchmark names of Monforte d'Alba, best known for its single-vineyard Barolo.

Conca Tre Pile comes from Barbera vines up to 45 years old, planted on the steep, hillside terrain of Bussia Soprana, ground that more typically produces the estate's great Barolo.

For the 2022 vintage, the grapes were hand-picked in early October, then macerated on skins for 8 to 10 days in stainless steel at 26 to 28 degrees before the wine was moved into 100% new French barriques for 12 months.

About the vintage

The 2022 growing season in Piedmont was hot and dry from the start, with heavy drought and relentless summer heat that pushed vines hard across the region.

Decanter rated it an uneven vintage overall, variable even in the usually reliable Bussia cru, but named Poderi Aldo Conterno among the estates whose wines still delivered through the difficult conditions.

Critic scores and ratings

• 94 POINTS – James Suckling – James Suckling, May 2025

Technical details

Where to buy

The Poderi Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2022 is available online at thewineryonline.co.nz for delivery within New Zealand. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. Online and in both stores you can select a mixed case from a large range of wines.

Questions we are often asked

What grape is Poderi Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2022 made from?

It's 100% Barbera, grown on the Bussia hillside in Monforte d'Alba, in Italy's Piedmont region.

Where are the grapes for Conca Tre Pile grown?

On the same Bussia Soprana hillside that produces Poderi Aldo Conterno's Barolo, from vines up to 45 years old.

What food goes well with this wine?

Rich, hearty dishes like a slow-cooked meat ragu, grilled sausage or braised short ribs suit its full body and bright acidity.

Has this wine won any awards or high scores?

Yes, it was rated 94 POINTS by James Suckling.

What makes Poderi Aldo Conterno's Barbera different from a typical Barbera d'Alba?

It's planted on ground that more usually produces the estate's Barolo, and aged for 12 months in 100% new French barriques rather than the simpler treatment Barbera often gets.

Where can I buy Poderi Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2022?

The Winery sells Poderi Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2022 online at thewineryonline.co.nz for delivery within New Zealand. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.