Aldo Conterno Colonnello 2010

Aldo Conterno is a highly regarded producer from Piedmont that produces some of the best Nebbiolo; of which their flagship wines are amongst some of the more popular wines from the Barolo region.  Aldo Conterno's wines, particularly those from renowned vineyards like Colonnello, offer a combination of age-worthiness, rarity, and a track record of increasing value over time.

Review

"A beautifully crafted Barolo, with ripe cherry, plum, leather, spice, mineral and smoke elements. Starts off supple and approachable, but the gripping tannins soon move in, securing the lengthy, spice-filled finish. An underlying mineral vein adds depth." - 98pts - Wine Spectator