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Barolo DOCG Pajana - Domenico Clerico 2012
Domenico ClericoNebbiolo 100% Barolo D.O.C.G. Pajana 75 cl 2012
104,10 €−21%
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Technical information
- Producer
- Domenico Clerico
- Name
- Barolo D.O.C.G. Pajana
- Variety
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Vintage
- 2012
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Dark red fruit, spices, licorice, violet, tobacco
- Vinification method
- Maceration 20-25 days; controlled-temperature fermentation
- Aging
- 16 months in barriques, 16 months in 50 hL casks, 2+ years bottle
- Type of cask
- French barriques; 50 hL casks
- Color
- Intense garnet red
- Serving temperature
- 18-20 °C
- Pairing
- Red meat, braises, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Piedmont
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Monforte d'Alba (Ginestra cru, Pajana vineyard)
- Type
- Red wine
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The Barolo DOCG Pajana from Domenico Clerico appears clear with a garnet colour and ruby highlights. On the nose it opens with sensations of ripe red fruit, light spice notes and floral hints typical of wines with ample structure, accompanied by earthy and mineral nuances. On the palate it shows full body, present yet polished tannins, a good balance between acidity and juiciness and a long finish that invites reflection.
It is a wine that requires attention at service: it is advisable to open it in advance or allow it to breathe to soften the more closed components; a serving temperature around 18 °C enhances its complexity. It pairs with red meats, braised dishes, flavourful foods and aged cheeses; it suits convivial occasions or moments of slow tasting. For those with a cellar it can be further aged in bottle, but it is equally enjoyable in the short term for those who prefer fresher notes.
It is a wine that requires attention at service: it is advisable to open it in advance or allow it to breathe to soften the more closed components; a serving temperature around 18 °C enhances its complexity. It pairs with red meats, braised dishes, flavourful foods and aged cheeses; it suits convivial occasions or moments of slow tasting. For those with a cellar it can be further aged in bottle, but it is equally enjoyable in the short term for those who prefer fresher notes.
The winery
Domenico Clerico
Piedmont (Langhe, Monforte d'Alba)Italy
Domenico Clerico winery (Monforte d'Alba, Langhe, Piedmont) known for single‑vineyard Barolos. The Barolo “Pajana” is a plot in the Ginestra cru (Monforte d’Alba), 100% Nebbiolo, limited production (~4,500 bottles) with ageing in barriques and large wooden casks.
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
- Historic Barolo producer with a strong sense of place.
- Recognized cru wines: Ciabot Mentin, Percristina, Aeroplanservaj, Pajana, Briccotto
- Strong focus on Nebbiolo; also produces Barbera and Dolcetto.
- Company with an international commercial presence and numerous food and wine awards.
The story
Winemaking activity began in the late 1970s (Clerico took over/started working the vineyards in the 1970s) and he became a leading figure of modern Barolo. Domenico Clerico died on 16 July 2017.
Production philosophy
Emphasis on single crus and careful vineyard management; temperature‑controlled vinification, combined ageing in barriques and Slavonian casks, and a respectful agricultural approach (organic practices cited though not always certified).
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Monforte d'Alba; vineyards in several Monforte crus (Ginestra — Pajana and Ciabot Mentin — Mosconi — Bussia). Pajana: about 1.8 ha, 290–350 m asl; soils of loam/sand/clay with traces of limestone.
Awards and recognition
The winery's individual wines have received recognition and ratings from international publications and critics, earning high scores for several crus. The winery publishes an awards section on its website.