

Professional Wine Reviews

Wine Advocate

Score: 93

The 2003 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra is even better than the Pajana, with a superbly well-delineated bouquet and deeply nuanced layers of violets, spices, menthol and sweet dark fruit. It fully captures the essence of Ginestra, one of Barolo-s greatest sites, in the rich, ripe style of the vintage. This gorgeous Barolo is only in need of further bottle age after which it should drink beautifully to age 20, perhaps beyond. It is one of the highlights of the vintage. Ciabot Mentin Ginestra is made from higher-altitude plots than Pajana and typically offers more aromatic complexity and detail to the rounder expression that is characteristic of Pajana. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2023. —Antonio Galloni,



Wine Spectator

Score: 91

Aromas of plum, tar and truffle follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a solid center palate. This shows lots of potential, especially for the vintage. Best after 2010. —James Suckling,
Colour: Dark garnet red.




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