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Domenico Clerico Barolo 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra' DOCG 2020
Vintage Character
Domenico Clerico 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra' Barolo DOCG 2020 is a celebrated single-vineyard expression from the renowned Ginestra cru in Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont. The 2020 vintage in the region benefited from a warm, balanced growing season with well-timed rainfall, producing wines with vibrant acidity, refined structure, and expressive aromatics.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded an impressive 97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this Barolo opens with captivating notes of rose petals, black cherry, dried herbs, and hints of licorice, followed by layers of ripe plum, red currant, and balsamic undertones. The palate is powerful yet polished, featuring velvety tannins and a persistent mineral-driven finish. Ideal food pairings include classic Italian dishes such as truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and slow-braised beef cheeks, while the savory richness of Peking duck offers a contemporary culinary twist for adventurous palates.
Winery Background
Founded in the late 1970s, Domenico Clerico is recognized as a pioneering modernist in Barolo, renowned for his innovative approach that honors traditional values. The estate is dedicated to meticulous vineyard management, focusing on low yields to maximize the unique character of the Ginestra vineyard’s calcareous clay soils. Clerico’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes careful grape selection, minimal intervention, and extended aging in both French barriques and large Slavonian oak casks, resulting in Barolo wines of remarkable purity, depth, and aging potential. This unwavering commitment to quality and terroir has established Ciabot Mentin Ginestra as a benchmark for collectors and connoisseurs seeking the finest expressions of Nebbiolo from Monforte d’Alba.
Domenico Clerico 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra' Barolo DOCG 2020 is a celebrated single-vineyard expression from the renowned Ginestra cru in Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont. The 2020 vintage in the region benefited from a warm, balanced growing season with well-timed rainfall, producing wines with vibrant acidity, refined structure, and expressive aromatics.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded an impressive 97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, this Barolo opens with captivating notes of rose petals, black cherry, dried herbs, and hints of licorice, followed by layers of ripe plum, red currant, and balsamic undertones. The palate is powerful yet polished, featuring velvety tannins and a persistent mineral-driven finish. Ideal food pairings include classic Italian dishes such as truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and slow-braised beef cheeks, while the savory richness of Peking duck offers a contemporary culinary twist for adventurous palates.
Winery Background
Founded in the late 1970s, Domenico Clerico is recognized as a pioneering modernist in Barolo, renowned for his innovative approach that honors traditional values. The estate is dedicated to meticulous vineyard management, focusing on low yields to maximize the unique character of the Ginestra vineyard’s calcareous clay soils. Clerico’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes careful grape selection, minimal intervention, and extended aging in both French barriques and large Slavonian oak casks, resulting in Barolo wines of remarkable purity, depth, and aging potential. This unwavering commitment to quality and terroir has established Ciabot Mentin Ginestra as a benchmark for collectors and connoisseurs seeking the finest expressions of Nebbiolo from Monforte d’Alba.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryDomenico Clerico
Grape VarietiesNebbiolo
WinemakerOscar Arrivabene
CountryItaly
Expert RatingRP 97
RegionPiedmont
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionBarolo
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)DOCG
Format750ML
Prices
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