2021 Domenico Clerico Barolo [D92][JS92] Subregion_Santa Lucia Highlands The contrast between the lush

The contrast between the lush nose and the lean palate is intriguing and flavorful

vivid fruit and an energetic finish

fumé means “smoked” in French

the wine’s fruit complexity amplified by the sensation of acidity

but it has plenty of well-integrated tannins still on the finish and tucking it away in the cellar for four or five years will result in a more velvety and complex wine

2021 Domenico Clerico Barolo [D92][JS92] Subregion_Santa Lucia Highlands The contrast between the lushProducer: Domenico Clerico Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: Nebbiolo Year: 2021 Decanter, 92 Points "Clericos Monforte village bottling is built around a backbone of Ginestra, taking the highest and lowest plots of the Ciabot Mentin vineyard. It also incorporates east facing parcels from Mosconi and a pinch from Bussia. Matured in a combination of French oak barriques and larger casks, it launches with cedar and pine inflected cherry. Glossy