Barolo docg Ginestra Pajana Domenico Clerico 2017

Elegant and refined Barolo wine produced with Nebbiolo grapes coming from the Pajana area, situated in the so-called “Ginestra” cru in Monforte d’Alba. The colour of it is a wonderful and intense ruby red one, while its bouquet is various with spiced and fruited aroma and scents of licorice, cinnamon, black pepper, chocolate and vanilla. The taste is warm, intense and charming, endowed with persistence: it accompanies perfectly red meats, game, seasoned cheeses or first courses typical of Piedmont. This Barolo wine has a good capacity of aging: it must be bought, but it is better to drink it after some months.

In 1976, Domenico Clerico began to appoach to the world of wine. During those years, Domenico's father cultivated vineyards which he later sold to the Barolo Cooperative Winery. In 1981, Domenico decided to purchase a new plot of land, as at that time it was much more advantageous to vinify grapes:in this way he began to expand the company. Today, Domenico Clerico Winery is one of the most renowned in Piedmont, with approximately 21 hectares of vineyards producing a total of 110,000 bottles annually. The estate-owned vineyards are located in some of the best crus of the Barolo production area, including the Ginestra cru, the source of some of their most prestigious wines. The production philosophy is characterized by a balance between tradition and innovation, always striving to produce wines that best express the character of the territory and the grape variety. Vinification is carried out using modern methods and state-of-the-art equipment, but with a profound respect for traditional techniques. Wines produced by Domenico Clerico Winery are renowned for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. From Barolo to other varieties such as Dolcetto and Barbera, each wine reflects the passion that characterizes the work of the estate.