1999 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra & 2011 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero

Let me state up front that Rico is right on the money that it's just a bit early to dig into the '99 Clerico CMG. I actually enjoyed it more upon opening and for the first 90 or so minutes. After a few hours of air, the tannins seemed to clamp down and inhibit the finish. This is a big wine. Doesn't quite pass the Soldera test. The glimpse of fruit and complexity at the beginning was beautiful.  Lovely Monforte profile. Stunning nose.  I had a similar experience with a '99 Conterno-Fantino Sori Ginestra ... still a bit young ..
http://lestastevinsdulac.blogspot.com/2015/07/99-conterno-fantino-sori-ginestra-and.html?m=1
As a counterpoint (and out of curiosity ), we opened an '11 Alessandria Monvigliero. .. this is a much lighter and more elegant style than the Clerico,  which appeals to me I suppose because I am in more of a Burgundy mood these days. It definitely passed the Soldera test. Quite lovely with the dinner. Fruit expression is underdeveloped as one would expect and nose is very reticent. 
Paired these wines with Italian meatloaf (classic pork and beef recipe ). ...

Day 2 impressions:

'11 F. Alessandria Monvigliero. .. holy smokes!  What a wine... since I am in a Burgundy mood these days, this wine is right in the wheelhouse.  Could be perceived as a beautiful 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin,  except for the telltale elegant notes of tar and roses. Palate has started to show the sweetness of fruit and tannins, providing a picture of where this wine will be going in a few years. I just stocked up on this beauty because it's going to be hard to keep my hands off this wine.  Perfect complement to chargrilled Angus burgers with caramelized sweet onions (finished in the classic way with Jerez sherry vinegar )

'99 Clerico CMG .... has mellowed a bit so that the finish is a bit more complete and the fruit a bit sweeter.. .. still a big wine