Conterno/Aldo Barolo Colonnello 2018

98 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright, intense ruby garnet. Graphite, blood orange, raspberry, fine leather and a hint of cranberry on the very complex nose, plus good use of wood. The palate has great notion and firm drive, tightens up with firm tannins, clearly worked fruit, already very accessible, can still be aged longer. (Jul 2022)."

96 points James Suckling: "A tight nose, but the aromas of dark-red berries and violets are very pretty. Some nice forest-floor notes blend in well. Full-bodied with very well-formed tannins that show both polish and finesse, providing a solid backbone to the wine, but without being chewy. The finish is long and controlled, guided by the super tannins. Excellent winemaking. They got the best out of the vintage here. Best from 2025. (2/7/22)"

95 points Susan Hulme (The Wine Independent): "The 2018 Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonnello has a fragrant, sophisticated nose with scented, softly sweet strawberry and spice notes. There are very attractive melded aromas and flavors of fragrant red fruits. It is medium-full with a soft, gentle middle. Its assertive, muscular tannic structure combines a gentle firmness and grip to the tannins with a hedonistically soft, round texture. Beautiful, really pretty and harmonious. Drink 2023-2042 (Jul 2022)."

94 points Wine Spectator: "Sun-kissed hay, cherry, plum, iron and tar flavors are the highlights of this expressive red. Dense and firmly structured, with a tightly knit, tannic finish. Best from 2025 through 2045. 415 cases made, 55 cases imported. (2022)."