

Barolo 'Percristina' by Domenico Clerico comes from the vineyards in Cru Mosconi, in Monforte d'Alba. They were implanted in the clay soil in 1955 even if they were acquired by Clerico only in 1995. It is a wine which ages in barrique for three years, in which it is constantly monitored and tasted in order to choose the best ones to pass the wine in large barrels for another two years in wood. The refinement process continues for at least 5 years in the bottle before release. A maniacal cure for a unique, rare and precious wine, with its ever-changing balance in what will be its potentially long life. An emotion, always.
THE WINE
Barolo 'Percristina' by Domenico Clerico comes from the vineyards in Cru Mosconi, in Monforte d'Alba. They were implanted in the clay soil in 1955 even if they were acquired by Clerico only in 1995. It is a wine which ages in barrique for three years, in which it is constantly monitored and tasted in order to choose the best ones to pass the wine in large barrels for another two years in wood. The refinement process continues for at least 5 years in the bottle before release. A maniacal cure for a unique, rare and precious wine, with its ever-changing balance in what will be its potentially long life. An emotion, always.
THE COMPANY
Around the mid-70s of the last century, in 1976 to be exact, Domenico Clerico, at the request of his father, chose to take over the reins of the family farm, which at the time extended over an area of about five hectares and produced grapes to be delivered to the nearby winery. However, given the small earnings and at the same time convinced of the enormous potential of the lands of the Langhe, Domenico, assisted by his wife Giuliana in managing the estate, decided to start vinifying their grapes to produce quality wines.
With love and dedication he therefore began to take care of his vines, trying to interpret every minimum need at any time of the year. At the same time, Domenico purchased new well-located plots of vines, in the heart of Bussia, in the Ginestra cru and in the Mosconi cru, choosing soils characterized by optimal microclimatic characteristics.
Today Domenico Clerico's cellar has 21 hectares of vineyards, located in some of the best sub-areas of Barolo di Monforte d’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba. At an altitude that varies between 150 and 450 meters above sea level, direct and careful management of the rows, with the utmost respect for the environment, nature, biodiversity and the ecosystem, genuine and precious grapes are harvested , which translate into labels with a thousand facets, olfactively seductive and tastefully complex.
This is how fatigue, sweat and stubbornness gave life to what can currently be considered a vital and dynamic winemaking reality, to be undoubtedly included among the most representative wineries of Monforte d'Alba. Company, that of Domenico Clerico, which best interprets above all the Nebbiolo grape variety, obtaining overwhelming wines in the olfactory scents, noble on the palate and infinite in persistence. From Barolo "Pajana" to Barolo "Aeroplanservaj", from Barolo "Ciabot Mentin" to Barolo "Percristina", without of course forgetting Barbera and Dolcetto: simply extraordinary wines.
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Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Grape / Raw material - nebbiolo Vintage - Cuvée - 2018 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Alcohol Content - 14% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Scores - Robert Parker 92/100, Wine Spectator 87/100 Food Matches - Pasta or Rice with Meat, Rice & Risotto, Red Meat, Roasted Beef, Stewed Meat, Aged Cheese Tasting - Color: intense ruby red. Bouquet: hints of strawberries and ripe cherries, precious tertiary tones, reminiscent of pepper, tobacco and tea leaves. Taste: balanced and powerful, it aligns with the perceptions of the nose. Good persistence.
Langhe Nebbiolo 'Capisme.e' by Domenico Clerico in the name is a philosophy, an introductory key to the world of Nebbiolo, in the Piedmontese dialect: "Capisme-e, understand me", enters my world! The nebbiolo stripped, in its purity, a version with a strong personality typical of Monforte d'Alba. It ferments with a maceration on the skins and ages for ten months in steel. Intact on the fruit and rich in organoleptic sensations: it is truly a pleasure for the palate.
Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Barolo DOCG Grape / Raw material - nebbiolo Vintage - Cuvée - 2015 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Municipality of production - Monforte Alcohol Content - 14.5% vol. Service Temperature - 18° - 20° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Awards - Bibenda 4 Bunches, Vitae 3 Vines Food Matches - Red Meat, Roasted Beef, Game, Aged Cheese Tasting - Color: intense garnet red Bouquet: notes of small red fruits, cherries and fruit in alcohol Taste: full, harmonious, round, robust, important, persistent.
Barolo 'Ciabot Mentin' by Domenico Clerico is an expression of great finesse and of the highest class. It is obtained from the vineyard of the same name, inserted within the Ginestra Cru. Long maceration and fermentation of the must around 30 days and aging first 16 months in barrique then another 16 months in 50 hl barrels. The process ends with an aging in bottle of about 2 years. Marked scent on the red fruit, which is crunchy, wild and in alcohol. Notes of licorice follow with toasted and spicy hints. Intense taste, involving and of great structure, of noble class. A wine with an almost unlimited life. Excellent.
Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Barolo DOCG Grape / Raw material - nebbiolo Vintage - Cuvée - 2015 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Municipality of production - Monforte Alcohol Content - 14.5% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Scores - Robert Parker 96/100, James Suckling 95/100, Wine Spectator 93/100, Antonio Galloni 91/100 Food Matches - Red Meat, Game, Aged Cheese Tasting - Color: garnet red. Bouquet: intense and rich in berries, secondary aromas of licorice and tobacco and finally tertiary notes of leather, rosemary and eucalyptus. Taste: acidity and structure welcome a full-bodied drink, it is soft and balanced by tannins
Barolo 'Pajara' by Domenico Clerico is made in a clay soil, with vines planted in '71 and '91, the vines have an ideal exposure and the production of this wine reaches 5000 badly counted bottles. It rests for 16 months in French barriques and then continues its evolution for another 16 months in 50 hl barrels under the strict supervision of Domenico Clerico. A path that will end only after further refinement in the bottle for two years.
Product Category - Red Wine Designation - Barolo DOCG Grape / Raw material - nebbiolo Vintage - Cuvée - 2016 Size - 750 ml. Country - Italy Region - IT - Piedmont Municipality of production - Monforte Alcohol Content - 14.5% vol. Service Temperature - 16° – 18° C. Suggested Glass - Large calyx with a long stem Awards - Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses Scores - Robert Parker 96/100, Wine Spectator 94/100, Antonio Galloni 90/100 Food Matches - Red Meat, Game, Aged Cheese Tasting - Color: garnet red. Bouquet: intense and rich in berries, secondary aromas of licorice and tobacco and finally tertiary notes of leather, rosemary and eucalyptus. Taste: acidity and structure welcome a full-bodied drink, it is soft and balanced by tannins
Barolo 'Pajara' by Domenico Clerico is made in a clay soil, with vines planted in '71 and '91, the vines have an ideal exposure and the production of this wine reaches 5000 badly counted bottles. It rests for 16 months in French barriques and then continues its evolution for another 16 months in 50 hl barrels under the strict supervision of Domenico Clerico. A path that will end only after further refinement in the bottle for two years.