ALDO CONTERNO Colonnello Barolo 2017
ALDO CONTERNO Colonnello Barolo 2017
PODERI ALDO CONTERNO
The “Poderi Aldo Conterno” winery is situated in Bussia of Monforte d’Alba which is the heart of the Barolo wine area.
“Our family represents the heart of all our activities. Five generations of people who devoted their lives to wine have instilled in our souls a deep respect for the identity of our territory and a firm characterization of our products. What we want to offer is simply the interpretation of a terroir through our deep rooted beliefs. Our wines never look for inconditional approval and our personality is not prone to easy compromise.”
BAROLO COLONNELLO
Barolo Bussia “Colonnello” Aldo Conterno is a full-bodied red wine from Langhe, Piedmont. A perfect Barolo from one of the best cru of the region: Colonnello.
-Vinification and fermentation-
… red, with skin contact inside stainless steel vats.
VINIFICATION TIME: the must stays on contact with the skins for 30 days: during this time the alcoholic fermentation gets fully complete.
VINIFICATION TEMPERATURES : changeable, with highest peaks of 32 degrees centigrades.
CELLAR REFINING: The new wine is decanted several times before transfer to oak casks where it is aged and refined..
NOTES: the vineyard “Colonnello” is about 40-45 years old and, to maintain it, the vines are replanted from time to time. The main variety of Nebbiolo is Michet and its rootstock is 420 A.
-Tasting notes-
- Colour: Red garnet
- Scent: Mineral, of plum, red fruit compote, leather, face powder, balsamic herbs and licorice
- Taste: Supple with an intense tannin, full-bodied, persistent spice and tasty
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