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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£115.00
Awards
Vitae AIS
Wine Spectator
Robert Parker
James Suckling
Features
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Vines
Nebbiolo 100%
Tipologia
Alcohol content
15 %
Format
75 cl Bottle
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
Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine rest in a decanter at least 1 or 2 hours before serving
When to drink
Wine with a great longevity, already remarkable if you drink it now, but we suggest to let it rest in your cellar to best appreciate the great qualities that will mature over time
Glass
Ballon
Perfect for robust, full-bodied and intense red wines, which require intense oxygenation to disclose all their deep and complex aromas and enhance the evolution in the glass
Longevity
You can cellar it even for more than 15 years
| Guide | Year | Score | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitae AIS | 2016 | 4 / 4 | Wine with an excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile |
| Wine Spectator | 2017 | 95 / 100 | Great Wine |
| Robert Parker | 2017 | 91 / 100 | Outstanding Wine |
| James Suckling | 2018 | 95 / 100 | Outstanding Wine |
Conterno Aldo
| Foundation Year | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Vineyard hectares | 25 |
| Annual production | 80.000 bt |
| Winemaker | Stefano Conterno |
| Address | Località Bussia, 48 - Monforte d'Alba (CN) |
Perfect to drink with
Roasted and Grilled Meat
Red Meat Stew
Game
Aged Cheese
Dark Chocolate