Domenico Clerico

Duftig frisch und anschmiegsam, aromatische Fülle und reichlich Frucht. Ein herrlicher Dolcetto im tadellosen Stil des Hauses Clerico. SUPERIORE.DE

"This 2017 Langhe Dolcetto Visadì is an against-the-grain presentation that aims to show what this variety can achieve. The fruit represents a blend of various sites, with some adding structure (Mosconi and San Pietro) and Ginestra adding elegance. Five days of maceration tempers the naturally rustic side of the grape. The result is an easygoing and imminently drinkable expression that is nicely fruity and perfumed. It's a very fresh and bright Dolcetto that would pair perfectly with any simple pasta and meat sauce combination." Robert Parker

Beeindruckend der Langhe Nebbiolo Capisme-e. Im Bouquet Beeren, Lakritze und tiefrote Früchte. Super Struktur, Persönlichkeit und Klasse am Gaumen. Schiere Eleganz und Clerico-Genuss ohne Wartezeit auf weitere Reifung. superiore.de

"This entry-level Nebbiolo offers rich density and an accessible style that makes the wine immediately attractive and delicious. There is plenty of dark fruit but no over-ripeness, even in this hot vintage. This is not a wine of imposing structure, and in fact, it offers a soft and fruit-filled finish." Robert Parker

Famoser Roter aus Nebbiolo und Barbera, der mit spannendem Bouquet, üppigem Geschmack und markanter Tanninkomponente die Aufmerksamkeit erregt. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Langhe Arte is a blend of 90% Nebbiolo (from the Ginestra vineyard) and 10% Barbera from Mosconi. The Barbera adds lush darkness and softness. The Barbera allows for Arte to be released one year earlier compared to your average Barolo. But the Nebbiolo is dominant because it is meant to introduce the grape to those who may not be familiar with it. You can't co-ferment these two grapes, so they are vinified separately in stainless steel and assembled before going into barrique. Only 6,000 bottles are made. To the taste, the wine feels and acts like a Nebbiolo with polished tannins and delicate aromas. But the Barbera definitely plays an important role because you get a juicy wave of cherry and raspberry fruit as well." Robert Parker

Waldfrüchte im Bouquet, dazu Tusche, Tabak und Enzian. Der saftige, volle Geschmack wird durch samtene Tannine von nur sehr geringer Adstringenz unterstützt und durchläuft im Glas eine großartige Entwicklung, die schon heute begeistert. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely aromas of cedar, smoke and dried strawberries. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and tight. Very well done for the vintage." James Suckling

"This was a very expensive year to make wine. The team at Domenico Clerico had to deal with three devastating hail storms and were forced to use helicopters (something that is no longer allowed today) for vineyard treatments. Happily, the 2014 Barolo seems to have moved past its difficult birth. Tasted today at this young stage in its evolution, the wine is steady and intense with lovely berry tones that rise delicately to the top. The mouthfeel is also richer and more complete than I expected. The blend is 90% Nebbiolo from Ginestra and 10% from Mosconi." Robert Parker

Der große Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra aus dem historischen Clerico-Weinberg. Offenherziges Bouquet von reifen Früchten und Gewürzen, die eleganten Tannine werden von einer angenehmen Frische im Geschmack begleitet. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid ruby. A shade darker in fruit and deeper than Pajana.  A fine, long-lasting layer of clayey tannins. Vivid acidity. Very complete and a little more muscular than the Pajana, but the whole is truly elegant." Jancis Robinson

" This is a sensational 2014 with such power and finesse. Aromas of dried flowers, dark berries and light earth follow through to a full body, with tight and super polished tannins and a long, long finish." James Suckling

Pajana - modernster Wein der gesamten Clerico-Palette - stellt sich geschlossen, komprimiert und mit großem Potenzial dar. Sattes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Kompakte Nase, zeigt satte Noten nach Brombeere, dunkle Kirschen, im Hintergrund etwas Chinarinde. Explodiert förmlich am Gaumen, viel reife, präsente Frucht, öffnet sich dann mit viel feinmaschigem Tannin, salzige Tiefe, satter Druck. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous and concentrated ruby. A hint of sweet oak, but very closed on the nose. With aeration the purity of the fruit emerges. Very polished and elegant with fine grainy tannins and great acidity. Very long and elegant." Jancis Robinson

"The 2014 Barolo Pajana is a very pretty that balance the natural richness of this site with the more floral, savory notes that are typical of this cool, late-ripening vintage. Sweet red cherry fruit, rose petal, mint, sage and anise add attractive aromatic top notes. Time in the glass brings out redder tonalities of fruit, with shades of pomegranate, blood orange that lead into the super-expressive finish. This is very nicely done." VINOUS

"Extremely floral and bright. Dried lavender and strawberries follow through to a full body with round and juicy tannins. Solid finish. This is structured and powerful." James Suckling

"The Pajana vineyard is known for its loose, sandy soils and red-colored earth, and the 2014 growing season brought cool and wet conditions. This cru is a nice, loyal expression of those Nebbiolo grapes. The 2014 Barolo Pajana is dark and thickly structured, and probably more accessible overall. This wine can be enjoyed in the medium-term, after five years (more or less) of cellar time." Robert Parker

"The 2007 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj is plush, rich and voluminous, all qualities that are typical of the year. Dark red cherries, mocha, flowers and spices are woven together beautifully in this soft (for Barolo), sensual wine. Silky tannins frame the rich, seamless finish. The 2007 probably won’t be a long-term ager, but my guess is most bottles will have long been enjoyed before that is an issue." Robert Parker

"Dark, garnet red colour. Rather discreet character with restrained fruit; however, well structured on the palate with excellent length." Markus del Monego

"Blackberries and flowers on the nose follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a mouth-puckering finish. Needs a number of years to soften. This is a new wine from the super winemaker Dominico Clerico." James Suckling

Aeroplan Servaj 2006 heißt der neue Spitzen-Barolo von Clerico und ist zugleich dessen erster Barolo aus Serralunga. Ein schöner, sehr sinnlicher, femininer Wein. Exquisit nach dunklen Früchten duftend, elegant und fein am Gaumen mit viel Frucht und lang. Benannt wurde er mit dem Spitznamen, den einst der junge wilde Clerico von seinem Vater bekam: Aeroplan Servaj - wildes Flugzeug. Und ebenso wild und kreativ ist die Ausstattung der Flaschen, aber sehen Sie selbst! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubingranat. Offen und zugänglich, zunächst leicht rosinige Noten, dann satt nach Brombeeren und dunklen, reifen Kirschen. Baut sich am Gaumen toll auf, öffnet sich mit viel dichtmaschigem, straffem Tannin, salzig-mineralisch, im Finale schöne Zwetschgennoten." Falstaff

"Sweet strawberry, with dried mushrooms and cedar on the nose. Full body, with lots of new wood and ripe fruit. A little austere but a beautiful wine with intense fruit and power. A new wine from Clerico from a small new vineyard in Serralunga." James Suckling