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A king of Italian wine, Barolo is one of thoese special red wines that will perk up the ears of any wine lover. Made with 100% nebbiolo, it must have at least 3 years of aging before release. But are all Barolo’s the same? Certainly not!
To be called “Barolo”, grapes must come from within the borders of at least one of the Barolo villages. This means, a Barolo wine might come from multiple vineyards, like Aldo Clerico’s Classic Barolo, but it could also come from a single vineyard, or cru. Certain crus, like a Barolo Serralunga d’Alba might be known for their special characteristics (such as age-worthiness in the case of Serralunga d’Alba). Or perhaps a cru is well known for its exclusivity like the Barolo Ginestra where only a few wineries have access to the grapes.
Fortunately, Barolo winemaker Aldo Clerico in Monforte d’Alba has access to Ginestra and Serralunga vineyards, giving us a unique opportunity to taste not one… but three distinct and different Barolos, now all combined in one set.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Piemonte wines (like Langhe Nebbiolo) to try!
This set includes:
A king of Italian wine, Barolo is one of thoese special red wines that will perk up the ears of any wine lover. Made with 100% nebbiolo, it must have at least 3 years of aging before release. But are all Barolo’s the same? Certainly not!
To be called “Barolo”, grapes must come from within the borders of at least one of the Barolo villages. This means, a Barolo wine might come from multiple vineyards, like Aldo Clerico’s Classic Barolo, but it could also come from a single vineyard, or cru. Certain crus, like a Barolo Serralunga d’Alba might be known for their special characteristics (such as age-worthiness in the case of Serralunga d’Alba). Or perhaps a cru is well known for its exclusivity like the Barolo Ginestra where only a few wineries have access to the grapes.
Fortunately, Barolo winemaker Aldo Clerico in Monforte d’Alba has access to Ginestra and Serralunga vineyards, giving us a unique opportunity to taste not one… but three distinct and different Barolos, now all combined in one set.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Piemonte wines (like Langhe Nebbiolo) to try!
This set includes:
A king of Italian wine, Barolo is one of thoese special red wines that will perk up the ears of any wine lover. Made with 100% nebbiolo, it must have at least 3 years of aging before release. But are all Barolo’s the same? Certainly not!
To be called “Barolo”, grapes must come from within the borders of at least one of the Barolo villages. This means, a Barolo wine might come from multiple vineyards, like Aldo Clerico’s Classic Barolo, but it could also come from a single vineyard, or cru. Certain crus, like a Barolo Serralunga d’Alba might be known for their special characteristics (such as age-worthiness in the case of Serralunga d’Alba). Or perhaps a cru is well known for its exclusivity like the Barolo Ginestra where only a few wineries have access to the grapes.
Fortunately, Barolo winemaker Aldo Clerico in Monforte d’Alba has access to Ginestra and Serralunga vineyards, giving us a unique opportunity to taste not one… but three distinct and different Barolos, now all combined in one set.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Piemonte wines (like Langhe Nebbiolo) to try!
This set includes:
Wines Included in This Set
Aldo Clerico Barolo Natural Biodynamic Wine
This is one of the best Barolo wines from the Langhe in Piedmont Italy as well as a great value from one of the storied families of Barolo wineries. This Barolo red wine is the maximum expression of the nebbiolo grape from Aldo Clerico. With vineyards right next to those of Domenico Clerico Barolo vineyards, this Barolo is a good substitute for Burgundy wine.
This is Aldo's first wine made from 5 different Barolo designated vineyards surrounding his home in Monforte d'Alba, all within the Bricco San Pietro MGA. He vinifies each vineyard and then does an assemblage, creating each vintage a unique expression of his nebbiolo vineyards. It is also made with native yeast fermentation, so can be called a natural wine.
This garnet colored artisan Barolo has red fruit, rose and spicy leather and tea leaf aromas with elegant structure, long finish leaving a silky mouthfeel. On the nose it is very intense while floral notes mix with typical vineyard scents of violets and red berries. On the palate, the violets blend with licorice flavors and noticeable tannins. A creamy texture from the oak barrels creates a pleasant mix of fresh yet complex flavors.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Alcohol % by Vol: 15%
Vintage: 2016 | 2017 | 2018
Aldo Clerico Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Single Vineyard Natural Biodynamic Wine
This is a single vineyard Barolo from the Serralunga d'Alba village, known to produce the most age worthy Barolos. Made with native yeast fermentation, this Barolo Serralunga is a special natural wine. Rich on the nose with dried violets typical of the nebbiolo grape, the bouquet is austere and profound with balsamic notes. Once sipped, the earthy texture is out of this world, which marries pleasantly with the structure, fruit and spice of this elegant red. Well accented tannins are soft and decanting is strongly recommended.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Alcohol % by Vol: 14.5-15%
Vintage: 2016 | 2017 | 2018
Aging Potential: Good to drink now, but will keep notable characteristics for many years to come.
Aldo Clerico Barolo Ginestra Single Vineyard Natural Biodynamic Wine
Made from the sought-after Ginestra Barolo Cru, this single vineyard wine, from one of Aldo’s wife’s, Valentina’s, Conterno family vineyards, epitomizes the greatness of the nebbiolo grape from the Barolo wine region, in terms of structure, age-worthiness and fruit expression. The native yeast fermentation used in making this natural wine also helps bring out the special and sought after terroir of the Ginestra cru.
An intense garnet color, on the nose this Barolo tends towards red fruits, with a touch of balsamic notes. As it opens on the palate the elegant tannins harmonize with the acidity for an overall richness that creates a pleasant and enjoyable experience while sipping alone or with food.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Alcohol % by Vol: 15-15.5%
Vintages: 2017 | 2018
