1985 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
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The 1985 Barolo Ginestra exhibits aromas and flavors of melted asphalt, dried herbs, underbrush, and sweet black and red fruits, all infused with smoke. Full-bodied, with sweet tannin, outstanding vigor and richness, and a concentrated finish, this is a fully mature, lively, intense wine. This Barolo is fully mature, yet reveals no signs of decline and is capable of lasting for another 5-10 years (where well-stored). Clerico is one of Piedmont's modernist winemakers, but based on how this vintage has evolved, one could say that some of the criticism of the modern Piedmontese winemaking school (that suggests the wines do not age well) is off target. Importers: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700 and Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300
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The 1985 Barolo Ginestra exhibits aromas and flavors of melted asphalt, dried herbs, underbrush, and sweet black and red fruits, all infused with smoke. Full-bodied, with sweet tannin, outstanding vigor and richness, and a concentrated finish, this is a fully mature, lively, intense wine. This Barolo is fully mature, yet reveals no signs of decline and is capable of lasting for another 5-10 years (where well-stored). Robert Parker, eRobertParker.com # E2002 Feb 2002