Domenico Clerico : Barolo 2021

Tasting characteristics and advice for Domenico Clerico’s 2021 Barolo

Food and wine pairings

This 2021 Barolo is an ideal match for braised red meats, game in sauce, or aged hard cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this 2021 Barolo, it is recommended to decant it a few hours before serving and serve between 16 and 18°C.

An expressive and delicate Piedmont Barolo

The estate

Founded in 1976 when Domenico Clerico took over the family estate, the Domenico Clerico winery has established itself as one of the most transformative figures in Italian wine history. Domenico, a leading figure of the “Barolo Boys” movement, fundamentally reshaped Barolo’s production philosophy by balancing tradition and innovation. Following his passing in 2017, the estate has been run by his wife Giuliana Viberti, his indispensable partner since 1976, and his niece. Technical direction is entrusted to Oscar Arrivabene, cellar master and managing director. The estate now spans around 21 hectares of vineyards across Monforte d'Alba and Serralunga d'Alba in Piedmont, producing approximately 110,000 bottles each year. The estate focuses exclusively on three Piedmont grape varieties: dolcetto, barbera d'alba and nebbiolo, and exports to more than 40 countries.

The vineyard

The vines from which this Barolo is made are planted on the renowned hillsides of Monforte d'Alba, one of the most prestigious communes in the appellation. This Piedmontese terroir offers ideal conditions for expressing nebbiolo, the region’s flagship grape variety.

Vinification and aging

This Barolo 2021 is crafted using an approach that favors the combination of modern techniques and viticultural traditions, allowing nebbiolo to fully express its potential while respecting the identity of Monforte d'Alba’s terroir.

Grape variety

100% nebbiolo