2020 Barolo Ciabot Mentin, Domenico Clerico

• Style: Savory, structured Nebbiolo
• Taste: Rose and spice with mineral backbone, deep garnet
• Food: Braised beef, game, hard cheeses, stews & braises
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14.5% ABV, age 10+ years or drink now

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep garnet with rose and spice rising first, followed by a mineral spine that runs through each sip. Built on the framework that makes Barolo a benchmark for serious red wine, this Nebbiolo finds the balance between power and perfume that keeps collectors returning. Generous without heaviness, structured and refined.

The Winery — Domenico Clerico

Domenico Clerico transformed Barolo winemaking in the late 1970s, moving beyond cooperative selling to champion his own vineyard sites with strict attention to ripeness and extraction. Taking inspiration from French methods, he expanded across the region's finest terroirs—Bussia, Ginestra, Pajana, Mosconi, and Serralunga d'Alba—building an estate defined by respect for vineyard character. Now run by his widow Giuliana and niece Cecilia, that philosophy endures. The 2020 Ciabot Mentin represents one vineyard's contribution to the house's legacy: 100% Nebbiolo aged with the precision that makes this corner of Piedmont exceptional.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

At 14.5% alcohol, there's weight without excess, making this a natural partner for braised beef, game, roast dinners, and aged hard cheeses. The mineral backbone and structure shine alongside stews, braises, and mushroom or truffle dishes. Drink now to show its character, or cellar for a decade or more as it ages gracefully. Whether you're gifting to a serious collector or building your own cellar, this belongs on your list—a genuine expression of why Italy's Langhe remains exceptional. Vegetarian and vegan friendly too.