Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba DOCG 2020

Domenico Clerico | Piedmont
Domenico Clerico | Loc. Manzoni 67 | IT 12065 Monforte d'Alba

05293420 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available

High above the slopes of Monforte d'Alba, where the morning sun bathes the valley in golden light, the mineral-rich, calcareous clay soils of the cool Pajana, Ciabot Mentin and Percristina (Mosconi) parcels produce grapes that find their expressive calm and depth in this Barolo. The 2020 vintage developed harmoniously: long ripening with constant warmth, cool nights and a dry autumn enabled a perfect balance of aromatic density and freshness. Carefully selected manual harvesting completed this natural process.

Rich garnet red in the glass with ruby-coloured reflections. The nose is multi-layered – ripe sour cherry, cassis and plum combine with floral violet tones, mint and liquorice nuances. Fine spices and a hint of cirtrus sparkle in between, lending freshness to the bouquet. Elegant yet present on the palate: fine-grained, silky tannins carry the ripe fruit, while the 24-month maturation - mainly in large wooden barrels, supplemented by barriques - lends depth and tension. The acidity is well balanced and integrated, and the finish is long with mineral clarity and balsamic length. A classic, still youthful Barolo at a fair price that epitomises the quality of origin of those great Monforte red wines - harmonious, powerful and ready for further bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"Firm, rather tart, youthful, slightly smoky aroma of more red than black berries with nutty tones, dried rose petals, tobacco ash, pomegranate seeds and traces of iodine and tar. Ripe, tart, juicy, clear, youthful fruit, present, yet crumbly tannin, smoky and slightly tobacco notes, a little dried herbs and rose petals again, persistent on the palate, moderate acidity, a certain depth, ethereal spice in the background, again pomegranate seeds, some salt in the background, again a hint of tar, peppery traces, elegant, almost dancing style with freshness, very good, firm, juicy and spicy finish." Wein-Plus

"Bright, light ruby colour with garnet-red nuances. Spicy and with compact fruit on the nose, notes of wild berries, clove and lemongrass, a hint of graphite. Velvety and soft on the palate, then with beautiful tension, precise fruit and fine freshness, very long." Falstaff

"Ripe fruit and floral aromas, complex palate with mixed berries, dried plums, pressed potpourri, dried flowers and leather, with prominent tannins." Decanter

"A blend of ripe cherries, strawberries, sweet spices and tobacco flavours characterise this supple, accessible red wine, whose refined tannins leave a slightly powdery sensation on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The Domenico Clerico 2020 Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba is characterised by spiced cranberry and blood orange. This vintage is open and front-heavy overall, but touches on all the main elements of the Nebbiolo play list. The wine is lean with young tannins. All in all, the oak is pleasantly restrained, and the wine only needs another year or two in the bottle for the fruit to fully develop." Wine Advocate

"This Barolo shows plums, cranberries, fresh roses, violets, pomegranate and blood oranges. This interpretation shows juicy acidity and ripe tannins with a slightly toasty finish and the dustiness of Nebbiolo, but with a spicy finish centred on liquorice. The tannins will soften and develop more complexity in two to three years." James Suckling

"An impressive example of the characteristics and potential of Barolo di Monforte. Blackberry on the nose, with. Notes of black pepper in grains and Roman mint. Drink intense and taut, whipped dark-skinned fruit, sweet spices and important mentholation finish." Luca Gardini