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Brilliant pale straw colour. An intense lifted nose displaying classic lime, honeysuckle & citrus characters. The palate of this Riesling is crisp & dry & full of lime & citrus flavours. The palate is supported by a refreshing crisp acid finish. ...

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2005 Cicala is dark ruby red in colour, with intense perfumes of roses, myrtle & blueberry, with notes of blackberries. On the palate is it powerful & full-bodied, with a lovely, tight tannin structure & the characteristic acidity of Nebbiolo lifting the perfumes & bringing out the savoury, spicy notes on the finish. ...

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More open on the nose than 2006 Cicala, with lovely intensity & a hint of violets & liquorice. On the palate, it has great intensity & depth & subtle tannins. Not quite so explosive as many 2007s, but still forward, balanced, long & elegant. ...

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Deep garnet in colour, with tremendous intensity on the nose. Colonnello is always very perfumed & floral on the nose because of the sandy soils in which the vines grow. Blackberry & woodland fruit characters on the palate are balanced by rounded, ripe tannins & powerful structure. 2005 is more approachable than the previous vintage, with a long, creamy finish. ...

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Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala 2008

More open on the nose than 2006 Cicala, with lovely intensity and a hint of violets and liquorice. On the palate, it has great intensity and depth and subtle tannins. Not quite so explosive as many 2007s, but still forward, balanced, long and elegant.