Domenico Clerico

Barolo, Percristina, 1999

Name: Barolo, Percristina
Brand: Domenico Clerico
Price: 1011.88 GBP

94/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

93/100

Vinous

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all 1995 1996 1999 2000

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1999
12x75cl
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£1,011.88

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

'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

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

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.

drinking window 2014 - 2019

date of review 08/2014

94/100

Daniel Thomases,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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

drinking window 2005 - 2020

date of review 08/2005

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.