Description
The most representative wine of the estate, Clerico’s Barolo “Ciabot Mentin” comes from vines planted at 400 meters with south to southeast exposure, giving the wine its characteristic explosive aromas of ripe red fruit, liquorice and mint.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd97
A bit higher pitched compared to the Pajana, the 2019 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin is pure with anise spice, kirsch, and rocky earth. More linear than the Pajana, with equally if not more impressive length and finish, it is evenly paced, with notes of blood orange, ripe apricot, ripe berries, and candied roses. Outstanding and drinking well already, it easily has another two or more decades ahead.
Audrey Frick, May 4, 2023
Wine Advocate
- wa96
The Domenico Clerico 2019 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin (with 5,500 bottles made with fruit from vines planted in 1978) is a bit closed initially. This is a trait I found across a vintage that gives us good reason to bet on long bottle-aging potential. There is dark fruit and spice with licorice and grilled herb. Rusty mineral nuances also emerge slowly from the bouquet. This wine needs a double decant if consumed on the young side, but you’re better off waiting. I came back to my open sample 24 hours later, and the wine was singing beautifully.
Monica Larner, August 24, 2023
Wine Spectator
- ws95
A forthcoming yet solidly structured red hallmarked by cherry, eucalyptus, tar, iron and tobacco flavors. Tightens up as this builds to the finish, leaving compact, mouthcoating tannins. Should evolve to show a kernel of pure, ripe fruit in the future. Best from 2027 through 2047. 458 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Bruce Sanderson, September 13, 2023
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