The Domenico Clerico 2017 Barbera d'Alba Trevigne is a dark and exuberant wine with thick layers of blackberry and plum. The 2017 vintage is all about intensity and roundness, showing a quality of fruit that is ripe for sure, but is also nuanced, measured and cautious. The longer I kept my nose in the glass, I found a point of raisin or dried prune (that is typical of this vintage), but those ripe tones felt natural, not forced or pushed in any way. Fruit comes from three sites with different exposures: the west-facing San Pietro vineyard, northeast-facing Ginestra and south-facing Ciabot Mentin. Some 20,000 bottles were produced.

This red hits all the right notes, from the black cherry and black currant fruit to the smooth texture and uplifting acidity. Almond, chocolate and leather accents add complexity. Drink now through 2023. 850 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add