Domenico Clerico Barolo ‘Ciabot Mentin’ 2013
Domenico Clerico, who passed away in July 2017, began producing wine in 1976 as one of the progressive “Barolo Boys.” With a mix of both modern techniques but deep Langhe roots, Clerico’s classification is complicated. Their core winemaking philosophy is the belief that the quality of vines is the sole factor determining a wine’s potential.
The estate is situated in Monforte d’Alba, right in the heart of Barolo, with outstanding vineyard holdings in four of the greatest crus of Monforte: Ginestra, Pajana, Mosconi, and Bussia. Clerico’s Barolos have been routinely outstanding (90 points or more), including topping Wine Spectator’s 2011 Top 100 Wines of the Year, with the Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2006 coming in at No. 8. Today, Oscar Arrivabene stands at Clerico’s helm, carrying on Domenico’s vision and dream of making pure wines that fully express the true character and potential of the land.
The most serious of the wines from Clerico every year, the most powerful in concentration and structure of the 3 single vineyards offered.
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Appellation | Barolo |
| Vineyard | Ciabot Mentin |
| Designation | DOCG |
| Aging | Aged for 16 months barrique, constant tastings to select the best barrique, then assembling barrel. 16 months in barrel (50hL), 2+ years in bottle. |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
The Ciabot Mentin vineyard is a challenging vineyard to work and was Domenico’s defining wine, directly reflecting the vintage, his skill and his winemaking style. Of the three single vineyards, Ciabot is the most powerful.
