2018 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo DOCG Cicala

98 POINTS

Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet. Fragrant and very expressive nose, of mint, liquorice, plus wet stone, then ripe rose hips and a touch of dried citrus zest, plus raspberries. Powerful and bright on the palate, juicy with tightly woven tannins, very punchy, mint, very long, can be put away without worry.

98 POINTS

Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet. Fragrant and very expressive nose of mint, liquorice, wet stone, then ripe rose hips and a touch of dried citrus zest, plus raspberries. Powerful and bright on the palate, opens juicy and with tight-knit tannins, very punchy and minty with a very long finish. Can lie down without a doubt.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

95 POINTS

James Suckling

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.

91 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2018 Barolo Cicala is a very good wine for the year. It offers good depth and intensity, in a slightly dialed back style that is typical of the vintage. More than anything else, the Cicala is impeccable in its balance. All the Cicala signatures are present, they are just quieter than usual. Black cherry, scorched earth, graphite, spice and oak all meld together. Best of all, the 2018 can be enjoyed with only minimal cellaring.