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2008 Clerico Barolo PajanaNebbiolo from Italy

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"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 th...

  • 95 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
  • 93 Wine Spectator
  • 93 Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media
  • 91 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
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Ratings:

95

"This is class with rose petal, blueberries and blackberries on the nose. Full body, with solid core of fruit yet balanced and so very long. Seamless tannins. Superb. Try in 2016."

93 Wine Spectator

"The core of black cherry and licorice is surrounded by spicy oak in this modern-styled Barolo. Firm and fresh, featuring ample fruit to match the structure. The lingering aftertaste of mineral and berry catches a wave of acidity. Best from 2017 through 2038. 1,080 cases made. -BS"

93 Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media

"Medium red. Very fresh aromas and flavors of redcurrant, dried flowers, tobacco, graphite and earth. Conveys an almost painful impression of energy in the mouth, showing superb focus and finesse. Finishes very long and penetrating, with firm but elegant tannins."

91 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2008 Barolo Pajana is surprisingly open and accessible in its fruit for a young Clerico Barolo, although the Nebbiolo tannins are of course quite prominent. It shows good plushness and generosity in its dark red fruit, mocha, spices, new leather, flowers and licorice, all of which flesh out on the supple finish. The visceral thrill of Clerico's best wines is missing."

Product Description:

"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, deriving from outstanding vineyard holdings in four of the greatest crus of Monforte: Ginestra, Bussia, Pajana and Mosconi." - Importer.

Product Detail

Item # 86214
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-Region Barolo
Ratings

95 - James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

93 - Wine Spectator

93 - Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media

91 - Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Vintage 2008
Color Red
ABV 14.5%
Varietal(s) Nebbiolo
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste blackberry, cherry, smoke and earth
Nose truffle, cherry, plum, leather and vanilla