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Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello 2004
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Region: Piemonte
Conterno's Colonnello cru is the most consistently approachable of the estate's single-vineyard expressions, delivering a deeper color and greater intensity of fruit expression relative to the other crus (Romirasco and Cicala). That said, the sand that dominates Colonnello's soil composition provides for elegance and finesse.
Slightly younger than Cicala (35"“40 years old), the Colonnello cru is best, perhaps, for those collectors whose patience falls short of infinite, as it is the most reliably approachable of the single-vineyard expressions. This forward disposition is apparent in its deeper color and greater intensity of fruit expression, though all elements of its vinification regime—both aging periods and techniques—are the same as those of the Cicala's. A fresh nose of dried flowers and fennel is followed by a juicy palate of ripe red plums, strawberries, and kirsch liqueur. Good structure, bright acidity, and velvety tannins make the Colonnello suave, elegant, and eminently drinkable at any age.
About the Producer
Aldo Conterno is known as the “King of Barolo” in Italy. Poderi Aldo Conterno is situated in Monforte d'Alba on the prized Bussia Soprano vineyard, in the heart of the Barolo region. The Conterno family has been producing and aging the great Piemontese wines for more than five generations. Aldo left his legendary brother at his father's cellar (the Giacomo Conterno estate) in 1969 to pursue his own winemaking interests and reputation, creating the wines of Poderi Aldo Conterno in the "Favot" cellar. The estate exclusively vinifies its own 25 hectacres of grapes.
The Conterno brothers parted ways back in the late sixties to create their own styles of Barolo, Giovanni producing the more traditional style of the two. However, Aldo's wines are not considered modern; he still refuses to age them in small barriques. The wines are more fruit driven than the earthy wines of the Giacomo Conterno estate across town in Monforte. Aldo Conterno’s corporate policy of producing only the highest quality wines while mixing tradition with innovation falls directly in line with the aspirations of IWM. We offer only the highest quality wines to our clients. |
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