Giuliana Clerico has spent her life in the vineyard. “The difference between today and twenty years ago is that the sun is so much more intense in the summer now,” she told me. “We’ve had to re-think our entire approach.” These days, that involves leaving more leaf cover and reducing the impact of small French oak in favor of larger casks. Things are still evolving at Clerico, but the most recent wines I tasted from barrel suggest this historic estate is getting back on track. And that is of course great to see.
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2016 Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana DOCG
€ 97,00 NO VAT (private collection)
The 2016 Barolo Pajana is ample, powerful and resonant, with terrific body and a real sense of expansiveness that builds with time in the glass. Sweet spice, citrus and floral overtones add brightness to this attractive, mid-weight Barolo. The 2016 is deep and yet also tannic. I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years.
Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: November 2019 90,5 pts
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Additional information
| Vintage | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Begin consume | 2023, 2022 |
| End Consume | 2031 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Variety | Nebbiolo |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alcohol % vol. | 14 to 15% |
| Category | Dry |
| Producer | Domenico Clerico |
| Designation | Unknown |
| Vineyard | Pajana |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Sub-Region | Langhe |
| Appellation | Barolo |
| Typification | Private (Wine from a private collection – invoice without VAT) |
| SKU | 3555809 |
| Categories | Private, Red Wine |
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