Wine Article

The most representative wine of the estate, Clerico's Barolo “Ciabot Mentin Ginestra” comes from vines planted at 400 meters with south to southeast exposure, giving the wine its characteristic explosive aromas of ripe red fruit, liquorice and mint. Vinification and ageing: Maceration with the skins in temperature-controlled steel for 12-14 days, ageing in oak barriques (90% new) for 22-24 months. Finishing in the bottle for 6-8 months.
Wine Information:

Color: Dark garnet red
Nose: Intense, complex, ripe red fruit, licorice, menthol, vanilla
Flavour: Warm, soft, fresh, thick tannins, long and clean finish
Serving suggestions: Red meat, cheeses, game

Denomination: BAROLO
Classification: DOCG
Production area: Monforte d'Alba
Cru: Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
Vineyard extension: 3.90 hectares
Blend: Nebbiolo - 100%
Soil type: Calcarous clayey marl
Exposure: South, South-East

Vinification and ageing: Maceration on the skins in temperature-controlled steel rotary fermentors for 5-10 days, ageing in oak barriques (90% new) for 18-20 months. Cellaring in the bottle for 6-8 months

Average no. bottles/year: 16,200
Suggested serving temperature: 18-20°C
Alcohol: 14,5 %
Dry extract g/l : 29,5
Acidity g/l : 6
Grape yield per hectare quintals: 50/60