Italy Piedmont Clerico; DomenicoBarolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra

2005 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra

Clerico; Domenico

96Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

Red

The 2005 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra emerges from the glass with endless layers of sweet spices, menthol, violets and dark fruit on a powerful, authoritative frame. This is a beautifully defined, sculpted wine of the very highest level. Tar, smoke and licorice linger on the finish. The tannins are massive at this stage, and the wine needs time, but the 2005 is undoubtedly one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030. Apr 2009, www.robertparker.com

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 96/100

Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace		£170.00
6x75cl	-	1 Immediate \| 0 Marketplace		£505.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

The Wine AdvocateScore: 96/100

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 96/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window