Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2020

Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2020 is an exceptional, single-vineyard expression crafted by one of Piedmont’s most iconic and revered estates. Sourced from the historic Colonnello plot within the famed Bussia Soprana vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, this wine is made from 40- to 45-year-old Nebbiolo vines. It exhibits a beautiful, deep garnet color and presents an intensely complex bouquet brimming with ripe cherry, wild raspberry, fresh violets, and watermelon, underscored by nuances of mint, new leather, and a striking stony minerality. On the palate, it delivers a powerful, full-bodied structure effortlessly balanced by a vibrant, lifted acidity and remarkably polished, muscular, yet velvety tannins that ensure graceful long-term cellaring.

Food Pairing: This powerful and structured Barolo pairs wonderfully with slow-roasted lamb shanks, wild boar ragù over pappardelle pasta, grilled ribeye steak, or aged pecorino cheese.

98 Points - James Suckling

Bright garnet color and deep, intense nose of watermelon, mint, fresh violets and stony minerality. The palate is full of sucrosity with a full body, lifted acidity and firm velvety tannins of rare grace for a wine with this power. Perfectly integrate oak and a stern finish as expected from a Barolo made for the long haul. Try from 2027.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

A smooth and harmonious red, offering cherry, raspberry, rose, mineral, wild rosemary and oak spice aromas and flavors. Complex and expressive yet well-structured, this cruises to the long, detailed finish. Shows terrific potential. Best from 2028 through 2047.