Barolo, Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
    Domenico Clerico

    Barolo, Ciabot Mentin Ginestra,

    Destination

    vintage

    Domenico Clerico, Barolo, Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, 1999

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Domenico Clerico, Barolo, Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, 1999

    Flamboyant, untamed flavours of prunes, hedgerow fruit and dark chocolate bolstered by firm tannins.

    Maturity:
    Drink
    ABV:
    13.5%
    95/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 1999 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra is a deep, emotional wine that brings back so many memories of tasting at the old Clerico winery with Domenico Clerico, his then winemaker Massimo Conterno and the team. Deep, rich and explosive on the palate, the 1999 Ciabot captures the spirit of the vintage and this era in Piedmont with its voluptuous depth, stunning richness and exceptional balance. Dark plum, mocha, espresso, spices and grilled herbs saturate the palate in a vivid, nuanced wine that is simply spellbinding.
    Date Reviewed:
    08/2014
    Drinking Window:
    2014 - 2021

    specifications

    country:
    Italy
    region:
    Piedmont
    Appellation:
    Barolo
    Producer:
    Domenico Clerico
    style:
    Red
    Grape Variety:
    Nebbiolo
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.

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    Domenico Clerico

    Domenico Clerico

    In 1977 Domenico Clerico decided to leave his job as a salesman in order to work full time in his family’s estate. After several experiments in the cellar, Domenico’s friends persuaded him to make wine on a permanent basis. Vineyards were purchased in some of the most interesting crus of Monteforte: Ginestra in 1983, Pajana in 1989 and the last, Mosconi, in 1985. Domenico, who tragically passed away earlier in July 2017, is of the region’s great legends, as an advocate for the modern Barolo winemaking philosophy of short maceration and ageing in barriques. The wines display polish, structure and - most importantly - balance.

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