The 2010 Barolo Ciabot Mentin opens to a deep, dark color and tarry aromas of dark fruit and liquid smoke. The use of oak is bold but contained, adding extra layering to the supple finish. The power and elegance of the vintage comes though at this early stage although the wine clearly needs more time to evolve. Drink: 2017-2030. 94 points from Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateWinery Notes:Grape variety: 100% nebbiolo.Production: 22.000 bottlesVineyard surface and its productivity: 5,50 ha in Ginestra Cru area; 50 hundred kilograms per hectare.Average age of the vines: older vines planted from 1965 to 1970.Harvest time: from October onwards, manual harvest.Vinification: maceration on the skins in rotor fermentor for 20-30 days.Barrel program: 24 to 30 months in Frech oak barriques (80% new - 20% once used).
