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Barolo Cicala 2014
Conterno, Aldo
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Aldo Conterno's 2014 Barolo Cicala is a powerful, dark, brooding wine. Iron, smoke, game, cedar, tobacco, menthol and red cherry jam infuse this potent, unctuous Barolo from Aldo Conterno. A wine of gravitas and power, the 2014 possesses outstanding depth and plenty of character to match its driving personality. Score: 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2019-2034 01 February 2019 |
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Stunning rose-petal nose with hints of licorice and herbal tea. The palate has generosity, and the tannins have a polish that's rare in 2014 Barolos. If you like tannins, then you will agree with us that this is already delicious. It also has a long life ahead of it. Better after 2020. Score: 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2020+ 24 September 2018 |
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The 2014 Barolo Bussia Cicala comes from a 3.2-hectare parcel, and only 5,400 bottles are made despite the fact that there is the potential for higher volumes. Both the Cicala and the Romirasco sites are relatively steep and therefore enjoy longer sunlight hours each day of summer for ripe and concentrated fruit. Of these new single-vineyard releases from Poderi Aldo Conterno, Cicala is my top choice in 2014. The wine shows a pure and enduring mouthfeel with salty or saline minerality that makes it such a pleasure to drink. The wine boasts a direct and vertical delivery of aromas, with cassis and dried raspberry that burst to the top with brightness. Cicala is a more direct and focused expression next to Colonnello, which tends to be more broad and horizontal instead. Score: 94 Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2040 29 June 2018 |
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Lovely rust and iron aromas on the nose, giving a sort of bloody note. Pure black cherry fruit and potent, aggressive tannic grip on the palate. This is such a great example of how extreme Nebbiolo can be in structure, yet still delivering plentiful perfume and fruit. Score: 17 - 18 Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2040 05 June 2018 |