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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
The “Ciabot” is a small house among the vines, almost a tool store, while “Mentin” was the owner (the diminutive of “Clemente” in Piedmontese dialect) from who Domenico bought the vineyard. After the purchase, the name of the vineyard remains the same, as tradition dictates, because the owners pass, but the land remains. Autumn is the highlight of the seasons in the Langhe not only to taste the wine, but also to savour another delicacy that is a symbol of the territory: the white truffle. An ingredient that adds a special something to any dish, from the most simple to the most elaborate: from buttered eggs with shavings of truffle, to risotto, up to the traditional tajarin or the raw chopped Fassona meat. Dishes to accompany with a good glass of Barolo Ciabot Mentin.
Vuosikerta 2016
2016 is an extraordinary vintage full of tremendous wines. Perhaps more importantly, average quality is exceptionally high. In short, it is hard to go wrong with Barolo in 2016. Is a classic, late-ripening year characterized by a leisurely October harvest and no real shock events to speak of. The year got off to a slow start. Only April saw temperatures above the ten-year average, while the first part of the year was also quite dry. July, August and September all saw above average temperatures, but without excessive heat. What I remember most about that summer was the unusually low humidity and incredible purity of the light, which combined to give spectacular views that are typically only seen in the winter. Well-timed rains in July and August helped keep things in balance. Most importantly of all, evening temperatures began to drop in September, creating the perfect conditions for a late harvest.