Domenico Clerico, Barolo Pajana Vintage:2005 These two new releases from

These two new releases from proprietor Roberto Conterno are stellar

fig and clove-scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined

all wrapped in a solidly long and mouth coating finish

-- Antonio Galloni

An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game

Domenico Clerico, Barolo Pajana Vintage:2005 These two new releases fromThe 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.