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Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala 2020

Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala 2020

Conterno Aldo, 0,75 l - 15.00%
100% Nebbiolo

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Piedmont - Italy
Red green still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala 2020
The Vineyard 'Cicala' has an average age of 40-45 years and the plants are replanted from time to time. The main variety of Nebbiolo is Lampia and the rootstock is Rupestris du Lot.

Colour

Red with transparent hues.

Bouquet

Aromas of leather, vanilla bean, sweet scent of rose petals, plum and citrus peel.

Flavour

The taste is defined, fresh, and acidic with well delineated aromas of leather, cherry peel, aniseed and hints of oregano.

Pairing

It pairs well with game meat and aged cheeses.

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala 2020
Type Red green still
Classification DOCG Barolo
Year 2020
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 15.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Country
Region Piedmont
Origin Vineyard Cicala, Village of Bussia, Town of Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo).
Soil composition Calcareous marl alternating with layers of sand.
Harvest By hand, in mid-October, with grapes selection.
Fermentation temperature Variables with peaks of 32 °C.
Vinification In red with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks. The must remains in contact with the skins for 25-30 days.
Ageing The wine, after remaining in steel tanks for 4-5 months and racked several times, is put into large Slavonian oak barrels and aged here for about 26-28 months. After that, it is bottled.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It pairs well with game meat and aged cheeses.
On offer Price Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala 2020 € 145.97  ex VAT

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James Suckling
97/100 
 2020
xtraWine
95/100 
 2020
Veronelli
 
 3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2019
Vinous
94/100 
 2019
Wine Spectator
97/100 
 2019
Veronelli
 
 3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2018
Vinous
91/100 
 2018
Wine Spectator
95/100 
 2018
Robert Parker
91/100 
 2017
Vinous
92/100 
 2017
Vitae AIS
 
 4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
Decanter
96/100 
 2016
Robert Parker
96/100 
 2016
Vitae AIS
 
 4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
Wine Spectator
96/100 
 2016
Robert Parker
95/100 
 2015
Veronelli
 
 3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2015
Wine Spectator
94/100 
 2015
Vinous
94/100 
 2014
Robert Parker
95/100 
 2013
Vinous
94/100 
 2010
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