98 points Falstaff Guide: "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. (Jul 2022)"
96 points Susan Hulme (The Wine Independent): "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. Drink 2025-2047 (Jul 2022)"
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. (2/7/22)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$200 list] This has fine depth and intensity to the mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors. Boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length and complexity, but this just needs time. Best from 2025 through 2045. 500 cases made, 42 cases imported. (2022)"
96 points Susan Hulme (The Wine Independent): "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. Drink 2025-2047 (Jul 2022)"
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. (2/7/22)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$200 list] This has fine depth and intensity to the mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors. Boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length and complexity, but this just needs time. Best from 2025 through 2045. 500 cases made, 42 cases imported. (2022)"
| Product SKU | 343762 |
| Producer | Conterno/Aldo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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