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2001 Domenico Clerico Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
- Barolo DOCG, Italy
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 105 / 750ml
- Red - Savory and Classic
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Vineyard notes: "Vineyard: Ciabot Mentin. Area: Monforte d’Alba. Additional Geographical Reference: Ginestra. First vintage produced: 1982. The name of the vineyard has still remained the same after the change in ownership,as by tradition: the owners depart, the land instead remains. The vineyard carries its name highly and makes those who are lucky enough to work with it illustrious."
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Highlights
- From Barolo, Italy
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 105 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Savory and Classic
- Nebbiolo
- Pairs well with Lamb
Winery
Domenico Clerico is a small, high-quality producer near Monforte d'Alba in Piemonte. It is particularly known for rich, aromatic, single-vineyard wines from the Barolo appellation.
The Barolo lineup is headed by Percristina, fr...
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- Region or Appellation
- Producer Notes
- The first flag planted by Domenico in Ginestra and the first wine with which he made himself acknowledged in the world. One of the wines that in the last 30 years have made the history of the denomination in its entirety. The name of this wine reveals the importance of the vineyard: the "Ciabot" is a house among the vines, almost a shelter for tools; while "Mentin" is the owner from whom Domenico bought his plot of land.
- Drinking Window
- 2007-2021
- Alcohol ABV
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14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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100% Nebbiolo
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Vineyard: Ciabot Mentin. Area: Monforte d’Alba. Additional Geographical Reference: Ginestra. First vintage produced: 1982. The name of the vineyard has still remained the same after the change in ownership,as by tradition: the owners depart, the land instead remains. The vineyard carries its name highly and makes those who are lucky enough to work with it illustrious.
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About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Lasagne, game Main Course
- Contains: béchamel sauce
- Italian
- Pappardelle con cinghiale Main Course
- Wide pasta ribbons with wild boar
- Italian
- Tortellini Main Course
- Italian
- Grana Padano Cheese Course
- Italian cows-milk hard, crumbly cheese
- Italian
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Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink
Piedmont enjoyed a great 2001 vintage.
Hot days and cool nights prevailed throughout the growing season which helped ripen grapes while still retaining acidity. However, although the growing season was overall good, conditions did vary from microclimate to microclim...
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