ProducerPiedmont
Domenico Clerico
ドメニコ・クレリコ
A pioneer of modern Barolo, crafting wines of profound depth and elegance.
Leading modernist Barolo producer, producing Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra from Monforte d'Alba with new oak influence and earlier approachability.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking powerful, age-worthy Barolo with a modern, polished profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the signature style of Domenico Clerico wines?
- The signature style is characterized by intense concentration, rich fruit profiles, and polished tannins achieved through meticulous vineyard work and careful use of French oak barriques, established as a founding voice of the Barolo Boys modernist movement.
- Are Domenico Clerico wines suitable for aging?
- Yes, flagship crus such as Percristina, Ciabot Mentin, Pajana, and Aeroplanservaj possess exceptional structure and complexity from extended barrique and Slavonian oak aging, making them highly suitable for long-term cellaring.
- Who runs the estate today, and does it still reflect Domenico Clerico's vision?
- Following Domenico Clerico's passing in 2017, the estate is carried on by his family together with winemaker Oscar Arrivabene, continuing the modernist philosophy he pioneered from the 1970s onward.