2017 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra

Monforte d'Alba. Tasted blind. Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Youthful, concentrated cherry nose and not entirely open. Succulent, plush and perfectly balanced with supple acidity and cracking tannins. Rather gorgeous. (WS)

The Domenico Clerico 2017 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin showcases fruit from old vines in Monforte d'Alba planted in 1978. This is a landmark wine that has forever dazzled and delighted, thanks to the purity and power of its fruit and its fine textural fiber. This 2017 vintage reveals a hint of vintage ripeness with candied cherry and orange peel, but the wine maintains its depth and complexity with plenty of tarry smoke and licorice. There were 200 magnums and 6,500 bottles released.

The 2017 Barolo Ciabot Mentin amplifies the site with its notes of medicinal herbs, raspberry leather, cedar, and gentian root. It offers a savory palate of tea leaf, dried strawberry, and orange rind, while the tannic structure emerges on the back end, but it’s in balance. Hold 3-5 years and drink 2024-2042.