Clerico Domenico

“One of the most gifted winemakers in Piedmont...these are wines of extraordinary richness, amazing aromatics, and sensual personalities that satiate both the hedonistic and the intellectual senses.“ -Robert Parker, Jr.

Clerico is one of the most respected names in all Barolo, and his wines are renowned for both winemaking of the highest quality and for exceptional character. In 1977 Domenico Clerico decided to leave his job as a salesman in order to work full time in his family’s estate. After several experiments in the cellar, Domenico’s friends persuaded him to make wine on a permanent basis. Vineyards were purchased in some of the most interesting crus of Monteforte: Ginestra in 1983, Pajana in 1989 and the last, Mosconi, in 1985. Domenico is now one of the region’s great legends and characters, advocating the modern Barolo winemaking philosophy of short maceration and ageing in barriques. His wines display polish, structure and most importantly balance. Arte, a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet is a prime example of this. Between 2005 & 2006, Domenico leased vineyards in Serralunga, the first time he has worked with vineyards outside Monforte. The Barolo from Serralunga is called Aeroplan Servaj (wild Aeroplan in Piedmontese), Domenico’s nickname given to him by his father.

In July 2011, Domenico finished building a brand new winery in Monforte, it was designed and created to help improve the quality of the wines.