Domenico Clerico, Barolo Pajana Vintage:2005 The palate is medium to

The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

These two new releases from proprietor Roberto Conterno are stellar

with concentration and freshnesswhat you're aiming for in a wine like this where pure power might be too much

Blends power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes very long and sappy

all wrapped in a solidly long and mouth coating finish

Domenico Clerico, Barolo Pajana Vintage:2005 The palate is medium toThe 2001 Barolo Pajana offers up freshly cut flowers, espresso, mint, leather, exotic spices and plums. The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened, yet the Pajana remains a bit of a brute. There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so, but I don't see this ever being a truly elegant Barolo.