Francesco Clerico Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francesco Clerico
Label Name:
 
Langhe Nebbiolo
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Langhe, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted positively by retailers and reviewers; featured in comparative tastings of 2021 Langhe Nebbiolos (panel notes scoring in the low 90s for Clerico in some tastings)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby; aromas of cherry, raspberry, rose and spice. Fresh acidity with silky, fine tannins, red-fruit core, hints of licorice and truffle, persistent elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, truffle risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/roast pork, umami mushroom stir-fries, rich mapo tofu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with long maceration, malolactic fermentation, aged typically 12–18 months (stainless steel and some oak) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family estate based in Bussia (Monforte d’Alba). Francesco Clerico returned to organic farming in the 1990s; focused on terroir-driven Nebbiolo and Barolo production.