2018 "Cicala" Barolo Bussia

Aromas of very ripe berries, together with touches of earthy spice and licorice and a hint of balsamic. Full-to medium-bodied and focused with firm, grainy but not chewy tannins that push the fruit and oak-spice through the long finish. Very nicely structured for the vintage. Give it a few years for the wine to blossom. Best from 2025. (2022)

For the 2018 Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala the roots of the vines dig deep into the iron-rich soil of Cicala producing a hint of earthiness and violets and clear, bright lifted tones of strawberry or raspberry spice and even a spiced tomato juice note to the aromas. It is deeply layered and concentrated, with lots of fine silty tannins and a long, savoriness. This wine has a very long finish. Wait 3 years, drink for 20-25 at least. (2022)