In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast pheasant
Delicate game suits the cru's perfume. -
Agnolotti del plin
Fine tannin frames the meat-stuffed pasta. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pheasant, Agnolotti del plin, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cicala is one of the three Bussia crus Aldo Conterno bottles individually, prized for its aromatic, supple character.
- 1982 — Cicala bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Poderi Aldo Conterno
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 140 to 280 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala
What does Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Cicala is the most aromatic and supple of Aldo Conterno's Bussia crus, giving a perfumed, fine-grained traditional Barolo.
When should I drink Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala?
Roast pheasant is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Agnolotti del plin and Aged Castelmagno. Delicate game suits the cru's perfume.
What grapes are in Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.