{"product_id":"aldo-conterno-barolo-cicala-docg-red-wine","title":"Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala DOCG","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ripe, dense, and well-proportioned Barolo for wine lovers who like it intense and powerful. This full-bodied wine will pair incredibly well with the succulent and flavourful Lion’s head meatball. Rich savory sauce with powerful yet refined Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2017\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Poderi Aldo Conterno 2017 Barolo Bussia Cicala reveals a deep garnet color with some dark copper. Like the other 2017 wines from this celebrated producer, I can't help but suspect that these areas of Bussia suffered from the heat and some of the other weather challenges associated with this growing season. A clear note of overt ripeness comes across as dried strawberry or sweet crème de cassis. The finish is similarly weighed down by the fruit weight and oak tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 96:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet berries and cherries with strawberries and flowers, such as violets and roses. Full-bodied, yet extremely refined and polished with beautiful finesse and length. Very long and intense. Drink after 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid, powerful style, this expressive red is well-marked by new oak, with plum, cherry, cigar box, menthol and sun-kissed hay flavors. Balanced and lively, with refined tannins and a long, spice-infused finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2018\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator 95:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors show fine depth and intensity in this red, which boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length and complexity, but needs time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poderi Aldo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"2017","offer_id":45004952731970,"sku":"ITA260280","price":219.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018","offer_id":47395737141570,"sku":"ITA260409","price":219.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/2872\/2498\/products\/aldo-conterno-barolo-bussia-cicala-706497.jpg?v=1705455372","url":"https:\/\/www.grandvin.com.sg\/products\/aldo-conterno-barolo-cicala-docg-red-wine","provider":"Grand Vin Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}