Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1982: Cicala bottled as a single-vineyard Barolo

Facts

Producer
Poderi Aldo Conterno · visiting guide
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.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative mood elegant nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price fine single vineyard still red

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