Barolo Ginestra “Ciabot Mentin” DOCG 2021

Domenico Clerico | Piedmont
Domenico Clerico | Loc. Manzoni 67 | IT 12065 Monforte d'Alba

05292121 · 0,75 l · 138,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

The Ciabot Mentin vineyard is located in the Ginestra area and represents the uppermost part of the hill, whose fruit is planted at 410 metres above sea level. This vineyard was planted in 1978. Like the other Clerico Baroli, it matures both in barriques (eight months) and in the bottle (one year). Ciabot Mentin opens with fleshy, floral aromas of lilac and dried lavender that give way to wild berries, cherries and candied orange peel. There is virtually none of the tar or asphalt-like tones often found in Nebbiolo here. Instead, the wine reveals bright primary fruits and a delicate, ethereal complexity. It is gentle, refined, silky and very long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby colour with a slight garnet sheen. Finely characterised nose impresses with notes of ripe, dark cherry, plum, plus slightly smoky, mineral notes. Polished and clear on the palate, showing fine fruit, with plenty of grippy, present tannins on the final and a hint of graphite." Falstaff

"It shows intense balsamic notes of peppermint, bay leaf and sage flowers against a dark fruit picture. The palate is spicy and savoury, full of deep forest nuances, while a lively acidity brightens it up. The powerful, slightly angular tannins will need a few more years to loosen their tight grip." Decanter

"Aromas of sweet violets, potpourri, dried cherries, pomegranates and hints of chocolate, liquorice and blood oranges. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with fine, ripe and velvety tannins that are closely linked to the acidity and drive the finish in a refined way." James Suckling

"The Domenico Clerico 2021 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin comes from the higher part of the slope and offers an extremely precise and fine bouquet that contains elements of cassis, wild berries, herbs, blue flowers and gravel. The mineral signature is somewhat more pronounced in this wine and tends towards iron ore and rusty nails." Wine Advocate