DOMENICO CLERICO, BAROLO PAJANA 750ML 2017
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Description
The DOMENICO CLERICO Barolo Pajana is a red wine from the prestigious Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. This wine showcases a complex flavor profile with notes of dark cherry, plum, and subtle earthy undertones, characteristic of Nebbiolo grapes. The robust structure and fine tannins reflect the traditional winemaking techniques of this renowned area.
This Barolo pairs excellently with rich dishes such as beef risotto, braised lamb, or aged cheeses. It is also a complementary choice for mushroom-based dishes, enhancing the earthy flavors of the meal.
Expert Reviews
Fresh and ripe strawberries with cedar and dried flowers. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with tight, fine tannins and a long, linear finish. Fresh and fine. Drink in 2024 and onwards.
Pajana lies at medium altitude in the Ginestra MGA on loamy soil with around 23% each of sand and clay, plus a lot of active chalk. Reductive and precise on the nose with notes of pomegranate and rosebud, light tea leaf also emerges after some time. The attack is relaxing, with supple red cherry fruit sustained by polished tannins and brilliant acidity. The rhubarb finish is not without an austere bite, and there's also some tar and liquorice on the aftertaste.
The 2017 Barolo Pajana shows harmony and a long, polished texture that builds pretty momentum on the palate and to the finish. The wine is seamless in a manner that Nebbiolo cannot achieve until it has had much more time to evolve and age in the bottle. However, this hot-vintage expression appears wiser than its years, showing a more accessible style that won't require years of cellaring. Only 5,500 bottles were produced.