Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Barolo Nebbiolo

ripe, modern style- typical for Clerico. all in barrique which does show on nose. bold tannins and bold fruit. red, earth, leather.

Slightly corked but singing through it.

Tawny color with light rims. Exciting nose. Notes of dried red fruit, anise, herbal tea, and balsamic vinegar. Soft and delicate in the mouth. Very ripe, almost pruny. Some could argue this is past peak, and is maybe on a downward trajectory. But it’s an age and Barolo style I covet, especially with homemade pasta and a spatchcocked roasted chicken that it paired with.

Essential. 5 hour decant. Wonderful notes of roses, tar, shoe polish, licorice root and blackberry. Orange oil. Palate staining front to back with fine coating tannins. No hurry here. Absolutely lovely.

Reddish tawny color. Opaque. Enticing nose. Notes of rose petals, black cherries, cigar and dark soil. Silky with strong impact in the mouth. Seems young. With air the impact grows. Great showing.

Tawny and translucent. Cherry, red rose, tea, anise, some tar and moist black soil. Rich and velvet in the mouth. In a great spot. Gonna pair nicely with a truffle dinner tonight.

Lovely Nebbiolo. Showing dark earthiness.

Younger than expected color. Good weight and vibrancy in the glass. Notes of tea, dried rose petals and soy in the nose. Nice fruit and finish. This has plenty of life ahead of it.

Absolutely in its prime. Leather, rich sandalwood, elegant as I’ve had. Near it’s peak.

Red fruit and rhubarb on the nose black licorice and slate rock