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domenico clerico, barolo, ginestra pajana 2016
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2016 domenico clerico, barolo, ginestra pajana

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Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana is one of the estate's single-vineyard wines. The Barolo comes from the three-hectare Ginestra plot that lends itself to super-ripe fruit and deep textural richness. Investors who own this 100 nebbiolo enjoyed a 10.5 return in 2020.

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ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Domenico Clerico 2016 Barolo Pajana draws its fruit from a parcel within the Ginestra cru that was planted in two phases, first in 1971 and again in 1991. It lies 350 meters above sea level and sees looser sandy soils compared to the higher-altitude parts of the vineyard (that delineates Ciabot Mentin). These conditions lead to extra richness and a velvety texture. Pajana is guided by a deep sense of elegance and finesse. The aromas show a smooth succession of cassis, black currant, blood orange, spice, camphor ash and smoke. The wine's length is what stands out, as you taste those Nebbiolo characteristics for many long minutes.