Barolo Ciabot Mentin 2012 MG

Wine Advocate

The Domenico Clerico 2015 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra is a stunner. Again, having tasted the 2016 and 2015 vintages side by side, my preference is with this vintage, even if just by a hair. I love the depth, the wide-angle approach and the way the wine wraps so softly and comprehensively over the palate. Along with smoke, licorice, dry soil and iron ore, there is a lot of dark fruit here; however, the fruit is vivid and bright, hitting all the high notes of a cellar-worthy Nebbiolo. ML 7/2020