Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2007

Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2007 is a powerful yet exquisitely detailed expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barolo’s modern masters. Awarded 97 points by James Suckling and lauded for its purity and depth, this single-vineyard Barolo showcases the richness of the warm 2007 vintage while retaining remarkable finesse. Sourced from the Pajana vineyard in the heart of Monforte d’Alba, it is a wine that marries opulence, minerality and classic Barolo structure in a profoundly complete style.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2007 Pajana is deep garnet with a brick-tinged rim, beginning to show the graceful evolution of a mature Barolo while still holding a core of vibrant colour. The nose is wonderfully expressive: rose petals, violets and dried flowers meet plums, wild raspberries, redcurrants and a touch of sweet spice, with underlying notes of tar, licorice and crushed stone adding complexity. On the palate, this Barolo is full-bodied yet beautifully poised, with layers of concentrated red and black fruit rolling across the tongue. The tannins are fine-grained but firm, giving the wine both structure and tension, while bright acidity keeps everything lifted and precise. Mineral, almost saline notes and a subtle hint of cocoa and tobacco emerge on the long, persistent finish. Now well into its ideal drinking window, this 2007 has the depth and balance to continue evolving gracefully through at least the early 2030s, gaining more tertiary nuances of leather, truffle and dried herbs over time.

Production
Pajana is a celebrated single vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, known for its calcareous clay and marl soils that give Nebbiolo its hallmark combination of power and elegance. The vines here benefit from favorable exposure and good drainage, producing small, concentrated berries. Grapes are traditionally harvested by hand to ensure meticulous selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, Clerico is known for a refined, modern approach to Barolo: extended maceration to extract color and structure, followed by aging in oak (often a mix with a significant barrique component) to polish the tannins and build texture, while still preserving the vineyard’s distinctive mineral character. The result is a Barolo that is both generous and precise, reflecting Pajana’s terroir with clarity.

Food & Serving
This Barolo is a natural companion to rich, savory dishes such as braised beef, ossobuco, slow-cooked lamb shanks, game birds, or classic Piedmontese specialties like brasato al Barolo and tajarin with white truffle. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or mature Pecorino. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F). Decanting for 1–2 hours will help the bouquet fully unfold and soften the tannins, especially if opened on the younger side of its drinking window.

Producer
Domenico Clerico is one of the most influential figures in modern Barolo, a visionary who helped redefine the reputation of Monforte d’Alba’s vineyards on the world stage. Starting in the late 1970s with a small family estate, Clerico focused relentlessly on top crus and meticulous vineyard work, championing single-vineyard bottlings such as Pajana. His style, often described as a refined modernism, brought together ripe, concentrated fruit with polished tannins and judicious oak, while never losing sight of Nebbiolo’s authenticity and sense of place. Over the decades, his wines have earned high critical acclaim and a loyal following, cementing the estate’s status as one of Piedmont’s benchmark Barolo producers.

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