Domenico Clerico   Piedmont, Italy  
 
 
 
  “One of the most gifted winemakers in Piedmont...these are wines of extraordinary richness, amazing aromatics, and sensual personalities that satiate both the hedonistic and the intellectual senses." -Robert Parker, Jr.

Clerico is one of the most respected names in all Barolo, and his wines are renowned for both winemaking of the highest quality and for exceptional character, deriving from outstanding vineyard holdings in four of the greatest crus of Monforte:  Ginestra, Bussia, Pajana and Mosconi.  The Barbera d’Alba and Dolcetto d’Alba from this estate are an easy and affordable way to enjoy the genius of this winemaker, and represent two of the greatest wines made from those varietals.  Clerico’s single-cru Barbera d’Alba “Trevigne” is matured briefly in barriques, 40% of which are new.  His Dolcetto “Visadi” regularly receives 90 points from the major international publications.  Barrique-aged Nebbiolo/Barbera blend “Arte” was the original “super-Piedmont” wine; Marc de Grazia and Clerico devised this blend together in 1983. His 2005 Baroli, the Ciabot Mentin Ginestra and Pajana, most recently confirmed the estate's superiority with 96 points from Parker for the former and 95 points for the latter.

Farming Practices:
No systemic plant protection products (products which act by systemic transport – through the sap of the plant) are used. Sulfur- and copper-based products are the most prevalent.
No herbicides are used (the soil is tilled). When needed, only organic fertilizer (manure) is used. There is little use of fertilizers in order to keep the grape production per vine low. Very careful use of SO2 in the wines. 
 
  Website: http://www.domenicoclerico.it/
 
  Wines:      
  Note: * indicates limited item, please consult your sales rep for availability size formats other than 750ml may not contain wine information.      
 
Arte, Domenico Clerico 2007    
Arte, Domenico Clerico 2008    
Barbera d'Alba, 'Trevigne', Clerico 2008    
Barbera d'Alba, 'Trevigne', Clerico 2009    
Barbera d'Alba, 'Trevigne', Clerico 2010    
Barolo 'Aeroplan Servaj', Domenico Clerico 2006    
Barolo 'Aeroplan Servaj', Domenico Clerico 2007    
Barolo 'Briccotto', Domenico Clerico 2008   (1500ML)
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2004    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2005    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2006    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2007    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2008    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 1998    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2000    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2001    
Barolo, 'Ciabot Mentin Ginestra', Clerico 2003    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 2004    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 2006    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 2007    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 2008    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 1998    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 1999    
Barolo, 'Pajana', Clerico 2000    
Barolo, 'Per Cristina' (wood), Clerico 2003    
Barolo, 'Per Cristina' (wood), Clerico 2004    
Barolo, 'Per Cristina' (wood), Clerico 1998    
Barolo, 'Per Cristina' (wood), Clerico 1999    
Barolo, 'Per Cristina' (wood), Clerico 2000    
Barolo, 'Per Cristina' (wood), Clerico 2001    
Dolcetto Langhe, 'Visadi', Clerico 2010    
Dolcetto Langhe, 'Visadi', Clerico 2011    
Langhe Nebbiolo 'Capisme', Domenico Clerico 2010    
Langhe Nebbiolo 'Capisme', Domenico Clerico 2011    
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
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