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Barolo Bussia 'Cicala' Aldo Conterno 2018
Conterno Aldo

Barolo Bussia 'Cicala' Aldo Conterno 2018

Barolo Bussia "Cicala" by Conterno is a robust, materic, energic and powerful wine, aged in big oak barrels for 28 months. Wild berries, jam, violets and dried flowers come out for a rich and dense texture. A great wine for ageing

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Vintages: 2017
2018
£115.00
Awards
4 Vitae AIS
95 Wine Spectator
91 Robert Parker
95 James Suckling

Features

Denomination

Barolo DOCG

Vines

Nebbiolo 100%

Tipologia

Alcohol content

15 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vineyards

50 years old vines from Cicala vineyards in the Bussia cru in Monforte d'Alba

Vinification

Fermentation in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 30 days

Aging

28 months in big oak Slavonian barrels

Filosofia produttiva

Indigenous yeasts

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites
Collection bottle, no discounts

BAROLO BUSSIA 'CICALA' ALDO CONTERNO 2018 DESCRIPTION

Colour

Very intense garnet red

Scent

Compact and very intense, with hints of berries, violets, dried flowers and licorice

Taste

Energetic, powerful, robust and well-structured, with a long persistence