Conterno/Aldo Barolo Colonnello 2020

98 points/'Top 100 Wines of 2024 (#76),' James Suckling: "Bright garnet color and deep, intense nose of watermelon, mint, fresh violets and stony minerality. The palate is full of sucrosity with a full body, lifted acidity and firm velvety tannins of rare grace for a wine with this power. Perfectly integrate oak and a stern finish as expected from a Barolo made for the long haul. Try from 2027. (9/16/24)"

96 points Aldo Fiordelli (Decanter): "From the heart of Bussia comes a great classic of Barolo. The wine displays an intoxicating perfume of red fruits and yellow-fleshed fruits, violet, dried cherry, watermelon and liquorice, also with a bloody hint at the back. Integrated and tight-knit between fruit and acidity, with young, muscular but velvety tannins and a slightly bitter finish due to the magnesium in the soils. Drinking Window: 2024-2035. (3/29/24)"

96 points Falstaff Guide: "Light, medium dense ruby garnet colour. Impressive nose, showing notes of raspberry, pomegranate and peach compote, with hints of sealing wax in the background. Juicy on the palate, with a fine flow, lots of raspberry, finely meshed tannins that create plenty of drive on the finish. (10/16/24)"

95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$250 list] A smooth and harmonious red, offering cherry, raspberry, rose, mineral, wild rosemary and oak spice aromas and flavors. Complex and expressive yet well-structured, this cruises to the long, detailed finish. Shows terrific potential. Best from 2028 through 2047. 50 cases imported. (10/30/24)"