to the modernist method of shortening the maceration time during fermentation and pressing the skins earlier than many traditional Barolo producers. These mixture of practices tended to create wines that are often described in wine literature as "powerfully structured" like many traditional producers but with a "depth of fruit" that is often described of modernist Barolo wines. Explaining why he insisted on the use of large, used botti and never apply French new barriques for oak influence, Conterno stated, "Vanilla, toast, spice and sweet tannins don’t belong in Barolo". Though committed to the focus on production of Barolo, Conterno remained among the Piemonte producers who were devoted to produce quality Barbera. Production Poderi Aldo Conterno owns around of vineyard land in Bussia Soprana, about 400 meters above sea level. The estimated average production is 140,000 to 150,000 bottles per year. Wines are produced in the Denominazione di origine controllata zones of Barolo, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba and Langhe. Barolo Granbussia A blend of three Bussia vineyards, of approximately 70% Romirasco, 15% Cicala and 15% Colonnello. First produced as a test bottling in 1970, the inaugural commercial vintage was made in 1971 and consisted mostly of fruit from the Cicala and Colonnello vineyards. The wine is cellared for six years before release, spending up to three years in oak followed by two years in stainless steel. Around 600 cases are produced only in vintages where all three component vineyards are considered by the winery to have grown outstanding fruit. Barolo Romirasco A vineyard with vines aged an average 50 years, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak for up to 28 months. The vineyard was purchased in 1980 by the estate, having previously only rented the land. Barolo Cicala A vineyard with vines aged an average 50 years, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak for 28 to 30 months. Around are owned by the estate, producing around 800 cases per vintage, with Aldo Conterno stating "Cicala contains less sand and more clay than his other vineyards and tends to make more powerful wines". Barolo Colonnello A 1 hectare vineyard with vines aged an average 35–40 years old, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak for up to 28 months. Barolo Bussia Soprana From vineyards other than the three cru vineyards, from vines of at least 20 years age. Conca Tre Pile Barrique aged Barbera d'Alba from hillsides of Bussia Soprana,