Wine:

The 2017 Red Barolo Del Comune di Monforte d'Alba is a wine of great youth, with flavors of candied fruit, black currants and cherries, and a touch of smokiness. This is a classy Barolo, at once ripe, fine, fresh and of great purity, with naturally present tannins. This is a beautiful Barolo that can be enjoyed now or waited for another decade or so. Rated 93/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Average age of the vines is 45-50 years. Aged for 16 months in 50 hl barrels (with frequent tasting to select the batches ready for blending), followed by 12 months in bottle before marketing.

Color:

Light ruby red, garnet-orange reflections, brilliant.

Nose:

Aromas of candied fruits, blackcurrant and cherry mixed with a touch of smokiness.

Palate:

Fine, pure and fresh with intense and ripe flavors of fruit. Naturally tannic, this classy Barolo is well-suited to introduce this appellation to amateurs worldwide.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Piedmontese salad, veal involtini, roast suckling lamb.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027 and more for the amateurs

Cantina Domenico Clerico is one of Italy's leading wineries. This estate expresses itself on the terroirs of Barolo, honing its talent on a complete range of wines that know no weaknesses and rank alongside the best worldwide.


The high altitude terroirs of Monforte d'Alba, beautifully enhanced by the careful cultivation of Domenico, founder of this amazing address, is one of the many reasons why this winery is superior to so many others.