CLERICO DOMENICO, Barolo Pajana, 6x75cl

🍷 Clerico Domenico – Barolo ‘Pajana’ DOCG
Italy | Piedmont | Barolo | 100% Nebbiolo
Style: Still Red Wine | Single Vineyard Barolo
Winemaking: Hand-harvested from the prestigious Ginestra cru, aged in French oak barriques for 24 months followed by bottle ageing for additional refinement. Modernist in approach yet deeply rooted in tradition.
Farming: Cultivated on south-facing slopes of calcareous-clay soils at altitude, ensuring power, structure, and remarkable aromatic intensity.

🌟 A commanding single-vineyard Barolo—structured, seductive, and intensely expressive.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep garnet with brick hues at the rim, showcasing its evolution and depth.

👃 On the Nose:
Complex and compelling. Notes of ripe black cherry, dried roses, and violet are layered with hints of balsamic, leather, truffle, and spice box.

👅 On the Palate:
Full-bodied and powerful. Silky yet assertive tannins frame dark fruit, cocoa, and licorice, with earthy undertones and a smoky elegance. The finish is long, savoury, and unforgettable.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Ideal with braised veal shank, wild mushroom pappardelle, truffle risotto, or mature cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
A wine for the cellar—drink now with decanting or age gracefully for 15–20 years to reveal its full grandeur.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Barolo ‘Pajana’ is a masterpiece from one of Piedmont’s modern icons—rich, textured, and layered with nuance. A true statement wine that combines elegance with power.