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Domenico Clerico Barbera ‘Trevigne’ 2015

Barbera from Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

$49

$47ea in any 3+
$45ea in any 6+
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Why is this Wine so Yummy?

For many years I struggled with the wines of Domenico Clerico. I could see wonderful fruit, yet, struggled with the oak. Over the last decade there has been a significant reduction in the use of oak in the wines. Less and less new oak being used, whilst, alternative storage, including ceramic eggs and large oak foudre from Stockinger has increased.

The result, vibrant, crunchy, layered wines with greater expression of fruit.

Grape variety: 100% Barbera.

Vineyard: Monforte d’Alba.

From the Importer

My first memories of Domenico Clerico in my trips to Barolo were from some years back, driving south from the Commune of Barolo, and approaching the tee intersection to turn off towards Monforte – on the right is their standout, magnificently impressive and architecturally designed estate. I suppose in some ways, before I first met Domenico Clerico and visited his winery, I already had developed thoughts on his wines, and seeing this structure helped confirm this – rich, powerful and modern wines with a level of polish and sophistication. What did surprise me though was how small Domenico’s production was compared to the impression given from this imposing estate.

Taking over from his father in the late 70’s, in his early years, Domenico Clerico had the foresight to begin acquiring more real estate in Monforte which (perhaps by luck) included parcels of land in some of the most sort after crus. These included famous vineyards including Bussia, Ginestra, Pajana and Mosconi.

Although regarded as one of the leaders of the modernist movement, in recent times, there has been a clear step away from this very ‘new world’ approach with a significant reduction in the amount of new wood used, along with the addition of some larger format oak (and even the odd concrete egg fermenter!) now being found at the winery. Other changes such as slower fermentation and maceration times are helping show each Crus individuality. Over the past 4 to 5 years, chief Oenologist Oscar Arrivabene has been working as Domenico Clerico’s right-hand man, and with the passing of Domenico Clerico in July, Oscar has fully taken over the reins.

Domenico Clerico’s Barolo Vineyards

Clerico’s Cru Barolo vineyards are all clustered together in Monforte d’Alba with the exception of the new holding of the Baudana Cru in Serralunga d’Alba that is the source of the Barolo ‘Aeroplanservaj’, a wine I have yet to try. Even the Langhe Nebbiolo’s ‘Arte’ and ‘Capisme-e’, and, the Dolcetto ‘Viadi’ and Barbera ‘Trevigne’ are from Monforte sites.

Where in the world does the magic happen?

Azienda Agricola Clerico Domenico, Borgata Manzoni, Monforte d'Alba, Province of Cuneo, Italy

Barolo
Monforte d'Alba
Piedmont
Italy