Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala DOCG 2016

The 2016 Barolo Cicala opens with effusive aromatics laced with all sorts of exotic spices and floral notes. On the palate, the 2016 is much less forthcoming, though. Then again, this is Cicala, a wine that is often unyielding in its youth. It will be interesting to see where the 2016 goes in the coming years. It certainly has potential. Time in the glass brings out hints of iron, chalk, white pepper and dried herbs that are so typical of this Bussia site.