{"product_id":"2022-poderi-aldo-conterno-barolo-cicala","title":"2022 Poderi Aldo Conterno, Barolo \"Cicala\"","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoderi Aldo Conterno's single-vineyard Barolos are among the most sought-after wines in Piedmont, each drawn from a distinct parcel within the family's Bussia holdings in Monforte d'Alba. \"Cicala\" (meaning cicada) sits at roughly 400 meters on clay-heavy calcareous marl rich in iron and limestone. That soil, combined with vines averaging 45 to 50 years of age, produces the most muscular, tannic, and dark-fruited Barolo in the Aldo Conterno cru lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAged traditionally for 24 to 28 months in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks, the 2022 \"Cicala\" is a powerhouse. It delivers a dense core of black cherries, dark plum, iron minerality, dried thyme, tobacco leaf, and tar, set on an immense, grippy tannic structure that demands patience in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from Cicala, famed for producing the most muscular and structured cru Barolo of Monforte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, dark fruit profile balanced by intense mineral earth and iron-like complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonumental aging capacity built to evolve over 25+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at cool room temperature, between 60°F and 64°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe strongly recommend decanting for 2 to 3 hours if opening in its youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to frame its massive, savory structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with roasted venison, wild boar stew, or long-aged Castelmagno.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Massanois LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47864977588278,"sku":"SOMM2609-ALD22CIC-750","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022PoderiAldoConterno_Barolo_Cicala.png?v=1793297937","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2022-poderi-aldo-conterno-barolo-cicala","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}