but better in 2022

Maturity values are: Young - the early drink date is in the future

this is a truly magnificent opus one in the making

sweet spices—aromatic

2019 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin Clerico Likör but better in 2022Parker Monika Larner 96 The Domenico Clerico 2019 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin (with 5,500 bottles made with fruit from vines planted in 1978) is a bit closed initially. This is a trait I found across a vintage that gives us good reason to bet on long bottle aging potential. There is dark fruit and spice with licorice and grilled herbs. Rusty mineral nuances also emerge slowly from the bouquet. This wine needs a double decant if consumed on the young