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Decanted for 6 hrs. Tawny color, translucent. Great Barolo nose. Notes of dark fruit, rose petals, some anise and some dry brush. Nice balance of aged fruit next to a solid structure. Great finish. Great with food.
Decanted for 6 hrs. Tawny color, translucent. Great Barolo nose. Notes of dark fruit, rose petals, some anise and some dry brush. Nice balance of aged fruit next to a solid structure. Great finish. Great with food.
Could see the quality of the vineyard. A bit disjointed, lovely heart of fruit, but, perhaps a bit ripe, plenty of complexity and layers. Grape tannin was fine and beautiful. Finish marred by a bit of heavy handed slightly coarse Eastern European oak. Solid wine, needs some refinement in both vineyard and winery. Being picky!!
Could see the quality of the vineyard. A bit disjointed, lovely heart of fruit, but, perhaps a bit ripe, plenty of complexity and layers. Grape tannin was fine and beautiful. Finish marred by a bit of heavy handed slightly coarse Eastern European oak. Solid wine, needs some refinement in both vineyard and winery. Being picky!!
Disappointing. Consistent with most Contermo Barolos that I've had since 08 which are overly ripe showing little typicity. Not sure if it's a matter of ripeness or something else - V.A.?
Disappointing. Consistent with most Contermo Barolos that I've had since 08 which are overly ripe showing little typicity. Not sure if it's a matter of ripeness or something else - V.A.?
1999 Aldo Conterno Cicala Barolo: Bipolar, schizophrenic, diamond in the rough! Bipolar - Acid & tannin made it you friend with food. Caressed a slow roast shoulder of lamb done your throat. It's your Arch Nemesis without food, hard nosed and pushing you to the limit. Schizophrenic - it had more facets than a diamond. Initially looking oxidised, opening to reveal glimpses of delicate perfumes, savoury Yumminess, revealing hidden layers that intrigued over the course of several hours. It had a story to tell and it was a complex one! #FilthyOldVino#Barolo#Nebbiolo#RedWine#Italy#1999#Conterno For more #filthygoodvino from the cellar check out http://filthygoodvino.com/from-the-cellar/
1999 Aldo Conterno Cicala Barolo: Bipolar, schizophrenic, diamond in the rough! Bipolar - Acid & tannin made it you friend with food. Caressed a slow roast shoulder of lamb done your throat. It's your Arch Nemesis without food, hard nosed and pushing you to the limit. Schizophrenic - it had more facets than a diamond. Initially looking oxidised, opening to reveal glimpses of delicate perfumes, savoury Yumminess, revealing hidden layers that intrigued over the course of several hours. It had a story to tell and it was a complex one! #FilthyOldVino#Barolo#Nebbiolo#RedWine#Italy#1999#Conterno For more #filthygoodvino from the cellar check out http://filthygoodvino.com/from-the-cellar/
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
