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Wine Description
The Story
Cicala is a plot within the Bussia vineyard. “Cicala” [meaning: balm-cricket] is about 40-45 years old and the vines are replanted from time to time. It's fabulous South South-West location enhances the nobility of the clayey-calcareous soil, rich with calcium carbonate and iron, typical of Barolo hills. The wine of this cru gives itself firm determination by playing on the most classical elements of the Nebbiolo vine and its spicy notes give ...