Jay Kline

9.2

From a double-magnum. The 2012 “Il Carbonaione” pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and initially reticent. After almost an hour of air, the bouquet emerged to reveal some funky cherry, red flowers, bergamot, horse blanket, green herbs, old wood and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. After plenty of air, this became really tasty stuff but the large format has really retarded the aging process. Similar bottles likely need well into the next decade to enter the zone. Killer with food. — 8 days ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.5

In a good place — 8 days ago

Eric L.

9.8

Among some wonderful 2008 Barolos, this Cicala was a standout. Excellent length and complexity. — 2 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Bright ruby color with garnet highlights. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit, Asian spices, wet soil, garrigue and wood ash. Flavors of cranberry, red cherries, red plums, tobacco, Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate, grilled herbs and baking spices. Long and lingering finish. Dusty tannins, firm structure and bright acidity. Lovely concentration and mouth coating texture. Bring on the grilled meat. Great choice, Keith S! — 6 days ago

UWS

9.3

20251119 Enoclub Alba with Wakano
Recommended by Luca like the other 3 wines the last 3 dinner evenings.
For me, this is the best joice out of the 3 with the first the least.
Full body, nice deep red, not harsh and too rhubarb.
Very smooth taste of chocolate and berries with some ending of leathery.
Excellent !
€65.00 — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2020 | Top notch Barbera with power as well as elegance, sweet spices in smell — 2 months ago

Vino Joe

9.3

Weighty and deep. Dark colored. Mature to the point of being a bit too aged. Tannins were mellowed but it just seemed like a less lively bottle this time around. — a month ago

Jody Scharf

9.0

A bit light for me, but works well with spicy food.. — a month ago

carmen jeffery

10

incredible aroma like a resinous perfume - great tannins - dry and luxurious — a month ago

Tegan Marriott

9.1

Dora's a force to be reckoned with. Proof is in da pudding. No spoofing in this! — 5 years ago