{"product_id":"2024-domenico-clerico-nebbiolo-capisme-e-langhe-doc","title":"2024 Domenico Clerico Nebbiolo Capisme-E Langhe DOC","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after the Piedmontese expression \u003cem data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\"Capisme-e\"\u003c\/em\u003e—\"Understand me\"—the wine is intended as an accessible gateway into the character of Nebbiolo while remaining unmistakably true to the grape's noble heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it opens with classic aromas of rose petals, wild strawberries, red cherries, blood orange, and a hint of fresh herbs. The palate is vibrant and energetic, offering juicy raspberry and cranberry fruit wrapped around Nebbiolo's signature fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity and subtle earthy, mineral notes lend structure and lift, finishing with impressive length and freshness. Unlike the estate's powerful Barolos, \u003cem data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eCapisme-e\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes purity, immediacy, and drinkability while preserving the elegance and aromatic complexity that make Nebbiolo so captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile food wine, it pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, tajarin with butter and sage, roasted pork loin, grilled lamb, charcuterie, or aged cheeses. Enjoy it over the next 5–8 years, or give it a brief decant if opening young to allow its fragrant bouquet to fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at the heart of Barolo in Monforte d’Alba, the Domenico Clerico estate has been making iconic wines since 1976, when the eponymous young winemaker took the reins. Beginning with just a small 4-hectare farm inherited from his father, Domenico sought out the best undiscovered plots in Barolo, thus pioneering the idea of single cru wines. In 1977 he purchased a plot in Bussia, followed by plots in Ginestra and Pajana as well as Mosconi in 1955 from which he produces the ‘Percristina’, named for his late daughter. Today the winery boasts 21 hectares of prime vineyard sites, including a newer plot in Serralunga d’alba purchased in 2005, from which Domenico created the ‘Aeroplanservaj’ Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his devotion to single cru vineyards, Clerico championed what is considered a modern style of Barolo, using new burgundy barrels and later barriques to age the wines. He always had an eye toward the future, often experimenting with new technology and longer macerations. Despite his reputation as a modernist, the primary goal was always to maintain purity of fruit and expression of the land, which the Domenico Clerico wines achieve beautifully. Domenico passed away in 2017, leaving the estate to his wife and niece to manage. Along with winemaker Oscar Arrivabene, the family continues to shape Domenico’s legacy by producing timeless wines that embody the land and spirit of Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRAPEVINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51404931957042,"sku":"803253571606","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/files\/capsie_f40fb610-72f9-46ee-8449-4b57fcb6efaf.png?v=1782962046","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2024-domenico-clerico-nebbiolo-capisme-e-langhe-doc","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}