Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2008 Jeannie Cho Lee:
94 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 13.12.2012 with 94 of 100 points.
"Excellent Barolo with an incredible intensity of flavours that range from strawberries, cherries to herbal and spicy notes. The firm, ripe tannins will enable it to age for decades. The best Conterno 2008 Barolo among 3 tasted side by side (others were Bussia and Colonnello). Tasted in: Hong Kong, China. Maturity: Young."
yr. 1978 Doctorwine:
86 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 1978 on 25.06.2012 with 86 of 100 points.
"The bottle offered to us up on stage was a bit tired. The color was a dark garnet, the aroma of dried mushroom and glutamate, a bit concealing and leaning toward oxidized. The taste was better, with tannins that were still locked in and a finish that was decidedly long."
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 30.04.2017 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 09.01.2017 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff Magazin:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 25.11.2016 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 10.01.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 31.12.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 27.11.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 10.01.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
98 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 15.12.2014 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Falstaff Magazin:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 21.11.2014 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2014 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 10.01.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 31.12.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Falstaff Magazin:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 22.11.2013 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala, Barolo DOCG, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 28.02.2013 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit feinem Granatrand. Sehr intensive, füllige Nase nach reifen Kirschen, Zwetschken und etwas Lakritze, im Hintergrund auch gebrannte Haselnüsse. Viel griffiges, zupackendes Tannin am Gaumen, satt und dicht, dunkle Frucht, sehr gute Konzentration, ist derzeit noch in einem embryonalen Stadium, in fünf Jahren wieder probieren."
yr. 2015 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
96 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
"Da vigneti di circa 40 anni d?età si genera un vino dal sottile ed intenso aroma complesso di prugne rosse, fragole di bosco, mirto selvatico e ribes. Tanti lamponi in sottofondo a donare carattere e sensazioni ?red? alla matrice vino. Corpo pieno, tannini precisi e di natura dolce e matura ancora rigidi al momento ed un finale vibrante e dal forte valore emozionale. Delizioso ora, meglio dal 2022 in poi."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2019 with 97 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Duftet nach Himbeere, dann auch nach Kardamom, Leder und Koriandersamen. Dichtmaschiges Tannin, straff und präzise, spannt einen weiten Bogen, im Finale salzig."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2014 on 01.08.2018 with 97 of 100 points.
"Sattes Rubin mit leicht aufhellendem Rand. Dichte und tiefgründige Nase, nach Brombeeren und Himbeeren, unterlegt von feinen würzigen Noten, nach Kardamom und einer Prise Pfeffer. Straffes, dichtes Tannin am Gaumen, das sich in vielen Schichten aufbaut, satter Druck, dazwischen mit viel Himbeerfrucht, viel Druck im Finale."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2017 with 98 of 100 points.
"Sattes, dunkel funkelndes Rubin, leichter Granatschimmer. Spannende Nase mit ansprechendem Mix aus reifer Frucht und Gewürzen, nach Kardamom und weißem Pfeffer auf der einen, satter Zwetschgen- und Himbeerfrucht auf der anderen Seite. Blüht am Gaumen prachtvoll auf, zeigt zunächst viel saftige Frucht, Brombeere und Zwetschge, öffnet sich dann mit straffem, dichtem Tannin, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, sehr langer Nachhall, beeindruckend, zeigt aber wohl erst in fünf Jahren, was er alles kann."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2012 on 01.11.2016 with 96 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit feinem Granatrand. Duftet ansprechend nach Trüffel und Zwetschken, nach Öffnung kommen Rosenblätter und Gewürznelken zum Vorschein, sehr einladend. Am Gaumen fest und stoffig, zeigt viel satte Zwetschkenfrucht, öffnet sich mit dichtem, im Kern sehr feinmaschigem Tannin, baut sich lange auf, im Finale fest und stoffig, noch ein absolutes Baby."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2010 on 01.11.2014 with 96 of 100 points.
"Sattes, intensives Rubingranat. Eröffnet mit intensiven Noten nach reifen Himbeeren, dunkle Kirsche, unterlegt von Trüffel und Leder, spannendes Spiel zwischen fruchtigen und erdigen Noten. Satt und mächtig am Gaumen, zeigt zunächst schöne pralle Frucht, öffnet sich dann mit zupackendem, herzhaftem Tannin in vielen Schichten, im Finale betont erdige Noten."
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2009 on 01.11.2013 with 98 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin-Granat. Sehr kompakte, tiefgründige Nase, öffnet sich mit Noten nach Waldhimbeeren, Hagebuttengelee, dann viel Unterholz, spannend. Dicht und komplex am Gaumen, zeigt viel präsente, dunkle Frucht, öffnet sich dann mit dich verwobenem, feinem Tannin, straff und lange, baut satten Druck auf, im Finale langer Nachhall."
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2012 with 96 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Vielschichtige und komplexe Nase, zeigt zunächst etwas Gewürznoten, leicht nach Zimt und Kardamom, dann Lakritze und Zwetschge. Sehr präsent am Gaumen, viel saftige, dunkle Frucht, öffnet sich mit sattem, dichtmaschigem Tannin, gewebt wie ein dichter Teppich, enorm lang anhaltend."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2001 on 01.11.2005 with 95 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Granat; intensive und offene Nase, nach Lakritze, dann viel Rosen, leicht nach Leder; sehr viel dichtes und feinkörniges Tannin, süßer Kern, baut sich im Finale mächtig auf, lang und präzise, klar wie ein geschliffenes Messer."
yr. 1995 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 1995 on 01.01.2003 with 89 of 100 points.
"Nach den fruchtreichen und charmanten Toskana-Weinen sind die strengen Piemonteser eher schwierig zu verkosten gewesen: die Farbe ein aufgehelltes Karmin, Ockerrand, die Nase nach Heublumen, eingelegte Kirschen, ein klein wenig rauchig, wirkt traditionell, am Gaumen frische Note nach Grapefruit, lebendige Säurerasse, Weichselbeerfrucht im Finish, etwas zitronig, nur mittellanges Finish."
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
96 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2021 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2016 on 01.07.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2019 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2014 on 01.04.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2011 on 01.11.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2012 with 17 of 20 points.
"Blume nach Schwarzbeeren, Nougat und Lakritze; kompakter Bau mit rassigen Gerbstoffen und doch auch viel Fülle und Schmelz, der Ausklang lang und harmonisch auf Aromen von Waldfrüchten und gut eingebundenem Holz. Hervorragender Wein, der noch etwas reifen sollte. Sollte man unbedingt zum Diner geniessen, am besten zu einem herbstlichen Wild- und Trüffelgericht."
yr. 1999 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 1999 on 01.02.2004 with 93 of 100 points.
"We found some inconsistency in the lineup from Aldo Conterno, but this wine flat-out rocks. The rich, intense aromas layer vanilla, coffee and buttercream over a framework of tart cherries, which explode in the mouth into a panopoly of red fruits. The tannins are plentiful?creating a rich texture?yet supple, showing great ripeness on the finish."
yr. 1998 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Poderi Aldo Conterno Bussia Cicala" from the vintage 1998 with 95 of 100 points.
"The Conterno wines have long set the standard for more traditional Barolo. With its brown-red color and its aromas of ripe strawberries and dark plums, this wine combines powerful dried fruits with modern tannins and great concentration. It is an enormous wine that will age well over 15 years or more."
