Domenico Clerico, "Arte", Lange DOC

Interesting facts

"Arte" is a luxurious wine with a rich, complex bouquet and a strong, rich flavor. It is produced from grapes of Nebbiolo (90%) and Barbera (10%), grown in the vineyards of Ginestra, Pajana and Mosconi. 20-year-old vines of Nebbiolo and 40-year-old Barbera, grown on mineral-rich soils, yields are about 5,500 kg per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand in the first half of October, when the berries reach optimum ripeness. Each variety beneficiries separately. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration takes 12-14 days Nebbiolo, Barbera fermentation process lasts 10-12 days. Wine Matures in new French barriques for 16-18 months. The wine has a long storage capacity and capable of a long time to develop in the bottle.

Tasting Characteristics

Wine of intense ruby red color.
The wine has a bright, sensual aroma with notes of BlackBerry jam, candied cherry, milk chocolate, new leather and toasted oak.
The wine has a powerful, rich flavor with full body, good structure and balance, with soft velvety tannins and bright fruit character.
The wine will make a wonderful pair with traditional dishes of Piedmont. It will emphasize the great taste of duck, pork steak, risotto with white truffle and various meat dishes. "Arte" can also offer a Mature hard cheese such as Parmesan.

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About the manufacturer

"Один из самых одаренных виноделов в Пьемонте… Его вина необычайно богаты, удивительно ароматны и чувственны, они способны насытить как гедонистические, так и интеллектуальные чувства", — написал о Доменико Клерико и его винах Роберт Паркер.