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2007 Clerico, Domenico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo: 750ml

$89.99

about this wine:

Made from 100% nebbiolo grapes, from 45-50 yr old vines, in the Ginestra  Cru area. Grapes are macerated on their skins in rotor fermentors for 20-30 days. Maturation takes place in French oak barriques (80% new/20% used once) for  24 to 30 months.

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points awarded:
JS 95 ST 95 WA 98

95 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, May 2011

Full bodied, with velvety tannins and milk chocolate, and nutmeg character, with hints of hazelnut. Balanced and attractive. Best after 2015.


98 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2011

The 2007 Barolo Ciabot Mentin is one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted at this address. Deep, sensual layers of fruit flow from the glass as this full-throttle, intense Barolo reveals its profound, breathtaking personality. The 2007 shows tons of Ginestra nuance, but with extra dimensions to the fruit that literally covers every nook and cranny of the palate. Tasting this next to the 2006 is quite a comparison, as both wines are fabulous. Readers who can should be sure to own bottles of both. A side-by-side comparison is sure to be fascinating as the wines develop over the coming years. Astute readers will note the slight name change here, which is the result of new regulations that require the use of the historic vineyard name, in this case Ginestra, or a proprietary name. Call me nostalgic, but it is sad to see one of the iconic labels in Barolo disappear. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027. -Antonio Galloni


95 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, October 2011

Dark medium red color. Less fruity on the nose today than the Pajana, hinting at menthol and minerals. Less rich and sweet too, in a distinctly backward style for the vintage. But there's outstanding volume here and a hint of almost marzipan-like ripeness. Huge, broad tannins coat the incisors and front teeth. This will need extended cellaring.


95 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, May 2011

Full bodied, with velvety tannins and milk chocolate, and nutmeg character, with hints of hazelnut. Balanced and attractive. Best after 2015.


98 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2011

The 2007 Barolo Ciabot Mentin is one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted at this address. Deep, sensual layers of fruit flow from the glass as this full-throttle, intense Barolo reveals its profound, breathtaking personality. The 2007 shows tons of Ginestra nuance, but with extra dimensions to the fruit that literally covers every nook and cranny of the palate. Tasting this next to the 2006 is quite a comparison, as both wines are fabulous. Readers who can should be sure to own bottles of both. A side-by-side comparison is sure to be fascinating as the wines develop over the coming years. Astute readers will note the slight name change here, which is the result of new regulations that require the use of the historic vineyard name, in this case Ginestra, or a proprietary name. Call me nostalgic, but it is sad to see one of the iconic labels in Barolo disappear. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027. -Antonio Galloni


95 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, October 2011

Dark medium red color. Less fruity on the nose today than the Pajana, hinting at menthol and minerals. Less rich and sweet too, in a distinctly backward style for the vintage. But there's outstanding volume here and a hint of almost marzipan-like ripeness. Huge, broad tannins coat the incisors and front teeth. This will need extended cellaring.


About Winery

Domenico Clerico is located on the border of Langa, in the Monforte region of Italy. Wines are produced from dolcetto, barbera, and nebbiolo grapes under six different labels. With the completion of a new, state of the art winery in summer 2011, Clerico is poised to go from strength to strength.

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