Barolo, Percristina, 1999
'For Cristina', Domenico's late daughter, is produced from the fine Mosconi cru, just in front of the Ginestra. A typically brazen, no holds barred 1999 bursting with sweet fruit spice and chocolate. NB Price is for six
critic reviews
Clerico's 1999 Barolo Percristina is a dark, sumptuous beauty. Chocolate, menthol, black fruit, leather and spices flesh out in a round, resonant Barolo with no hard edges and fabulous overall balance. This gorgeous Barolo captures the essence of the full-throttle modern style that was all the rage at the time.
The 1999 Barolo Per Cristina demonstrates the clear superiority of this vintage compared to 2000 Ciabot Mentin Ginestra is Clericos best vineyard, but this year Per Christina his best wine. Very ripe on the nose, but with a freshness and vigor which make it seem like a very young wine indeed, its aromas of raspberry, anisette, and chocolate are accompanied by a powerhouse palate, very creamy and sensual in texture, strong and long with firm and caressing tannins and an explosive but sweet finish. It should be good for over 15 years of additional pleasure. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411
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