{"product_id":"2020-poderi-aldo-conterno-barolo-bussia-colonnello-piedmont-italy","title":"2020 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia “Colonnello”, Piedmont, Italy","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Colonnello” comes from the \u003c\/span\u003eBussia cru in Monforte d’Alba\u003cspan\u003e, a historic site known for producing Barolo with considerable depth, structure, and longevity. Aldo Conterno’s parcels sit on calcareous-clay soils at elevation, contributing both concentration and the mineral freshness that keeps the wine energetic. The 2020 vintage shows a particularly appealing balance of ripe fruit and classical Nebbiolo structure: red and black cherries mingle with rose, violet, licorice, anise, and subtle earthy tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonnello follows the traditional Piedmontese model of extended maceration and maturation in large oak, allowing the wine’s fruit, tannin, and site character to integrate gradually. The result is substantial without being heavy, with the freshness and tannic architecture expected from a serious Barolo. Though approachable with decanting, it has the structure to develop beautifully over many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePoderi Aldo Conterno is one of the great names of modern Barolo, established by Aldo Conterno after his return to Piedmont in the 1960s. The estate is based in Bussia, Monforte d’Alba, giving the family an intimate connection to one of the Langhe’s most important vineyard areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate combines a deep respect for traditional Piedmontese identity with meticulous vineyard work and an emphasis on expressing individual sites. Its Barolos are known for marrying power, richness, aromatic intensity, and ageworthiness\u003cspan\u003e with the freshness and elegance that define great Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53434962313505,"sku":"210000022473","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2020-poderi-aldo-conterno-barolo-bussia-colonnello-piedmont-italy","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}