One of the truly fun characters of Piedmont has once again turned in this superlative performance. The 1993 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra offers up truffle, earthy, spicy aromas accompanied by copious quantities of sweet black-cherry fruit. As the wine hits the palate, it has the tell-tale sweetness, ripeness, beautifully knit, well-etched, medium to full-bodied character of the vintage. Neither the acidity, tannin, nor alcohol are obtrusive in this pure, expansive, tasty, and complex Barolo. It should drink well for 10-12 years.