In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast veal
Refined tannin frames the delicate meat. -
Tajarin with butter
The wine's elegance carries the egg-rich pasta. -
Toma piemontese
Mild cheese frames the red fruit.
How to serve Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast veal, Tajarin with butter, Toma piemontese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Colonnello is the third of Aldo Conterno's individually bottled Bussia crus, regarded as the most elegant of the trio.
- 1982 — Colonnello bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi Aldo Conterno
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 140 to 280 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello
What does Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Colonnello is the most elegant and balanced of Aldo Conterno's Bussia crus, a refined traditional Barolo of finesse.
When should I drink Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello?
Roast veal is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with butter and Toma piemontese. Refined tannin frames the delicate meat.
What grapes are in Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.