The team at Domenico Clerico has done a terrific job with the 2021 Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba. In terms of aromas, it offers comparable intensity, balance and elegance to the other wines at the higher end of the portfolio. The bouquet is beautiful. The difference is that this wine has more approachable tannic grip that is silky and soft and without the nervous quality found in the more expensive wines. This wine is better suited for medium or even near-term drinking. Production is 30,000 bottles and 400 magnums. Monica Larner, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Grape Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 94 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2026 - 2040