Barolo Bussia Colonnello 2022

The Barolo DOCG 'Colonnello' by Poderi Aldo Conterno (Monforte d'Alba) is a remarkably compelling and distinct single-vineyard expression within the historic Bussia cru. Sourced exclusively from the renowned 'Colonnello' plot, this wine benefits from a unique soil composition: the classic calcareous-marl matrix of Bussia is enriched by a significant vein of sand. This geological trait imbues Colonnello with a singular profile, seamlessly blending Monforte's signature power and structure with soaring aromatic lift and exceptionally silky, refined tannins.

Cellar protocols adhere strictly to the Conterno family tradition: spontaneous stainless-steel fermentation with extended skin maceration, followed by roughly 28 to 30 months of maturation in large Slavonian oak casks, along with extended bottle aging. Colonnello emerges as the most alluring, fragrant, and gracefully supple among Aldo Conterno's single-vineyard Bussia Barolos, while preserving pristine cellaring longevity.