Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aldo Conterno
Label Name:
 
Barolo Colonnello
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Bussia, Monforte d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; fermentation in stainless steel with ~30 days maceration; multiple rackings; matured 26–30 months in large Slavonian oak casks (botti), followed by bottle rest.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated garnet with aromas of dried flowers, cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice. Full-bodied, powerful yet elegant with polished, energetic tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, osso buco, roasted lamb, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), spicy Sichuan beef, Korean BBQ short ribs, rich mushroom-based Japanese dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Poderi Aldo Conterno, founded by Aldo Conterno (family producer since 1700s; estate established 1969), farms the Colonnello single-vineyard in Bussia Soprana; vines ~40–45 years old.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 97 (2021); Wine Advocate 94+; Wine Spectator 94; Falstaff 96. (Selected professional scores and notes)