Domenico Clerico, Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, 2005 92924OFFER Serious Alvarinho from the excellence

Serious Alvarinho from the excellence territory of Monção e Melgaço—Portugal's northernmost wine region

reflecting its Grand Cru origins

Amélie Berthaut uses partial whole-cluster fermentation and restrained extraction to emphasize finesse

made in the traditional Portuguese style with aging in old Portuguese oak

Eric Rodez ferments the vast majority of his blend in barrels—a commitment to texture—while reserve wines spanning multiple vintages add layered complexity to this Grand Cru cuvée

Domenico Clerico, Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra, 2005 92924OFFER Serious Alvarinho from the excellenceA masterwork from Domenico Clerico, one of Barolo's most respected modernist voices. Ciabot Mentin, from the celebrated Ginestra hillside in Monforte d'Alba, delivers layers of sweet spices, menthol, violets, and dark fruit on a powerful, sculpted frame. Now nearly twenty years old, the massive tannins have integrated beautifully, revealing underlying architecture of tar, smoke, and licorice. A wine that rewards patience and will continue evolving