Wine:
Barolo
Percristina
Producer: Clerico
Region: Piemonte
Varietal(s): Nebbiolo
Tasting Notes:
Named for his daughter
who tragically died at the age of seven, Percristina is Clerico’s
reserve Barolo. It is made from grapes grown in the Mosconi vineyard
in Monforte d’Alba, a small site found on a steep hill with
southern aspect and a soil of white tufa that gives wines of unusual
structure and tannin. The deep red releases bold blackberries and
raspberries doused in kirsch. On the palate, toasted oak modestly
accompanies more concentrated black fruit. A long finish completes
this huge, powerful Barolo.
1998: The typical and glorious garnet red of Barolo. Aromas of
dried violet, sweet oak, tobacco, and licorice. Aged in all new barriques,
this wine is chewy, lush and strong in extract with amazing fruit
penetration and grip. Clerico’s approach makes this wine approachable
even now, but will open gracefully with additional bottle aging.
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
