Domenico Clerico — The strength and soul of modern Barolo

Based in Monforte d’Alba, Domenico Clerico is one of the leading figures in the evolution of modern Barolo. Since the 1980s, his wines have stood out for their technical finesse, cru specificity, and bold interpretation of Nebbiolo, blending tradition with innovation.

His estate today continues to produce intense, age-worthy, and expressive wines from some of the most prestigious vineyards in the appellation.

Philosophy and winemaking

Clerico focused on expressing each site’s identity through meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and thoughtful cellar practices. The estate employs long macerations, temperature-controlled fermentations, and aging in barriques, often new, especially for the top cuvées.

Each parcel is vinified separately, with the goal of crafting refined yet powerful wines that can evolve beautifully over time.

Wine style

The wines are structured, rich, and focused, with Nebbiolo’s tannins finely woven into a dense, expressive core. Fruit is pure and intense, oak is present but integrated, and the wines offer tremendous aging potential.

This is a modern but respectful take on Barolo, where each cru has its own personality and depth.

Signature cuvées

• Barolo “Pajana” – From Ginestra, spicy and layered with long aging potential.

• Barolo “Ciabot Mentin” – Vertical, elegant, and deeply mineral.

• Barolo “Percristina” – A long-aged wine from Mosconi, iconic and profound.

• Barolo “Aeroplanservaj” – More generous and accessible, with great balance.

• Langhe Nebbiolo “Capisme-e” – Fresh, smooth introduction to the estate style.

A visionary of Barolo’s modern era

Domenico Clerico helped reshape the image of Barolo, creating wines that are powerful yet polished, rooted in terroir but crafted with precision. A benchmark estate for those seeking the depth and clarity of modern Nebbiolo.