Domenico Clerico is one of the Piedmont’s outstanding producers of Barolo. The 52-acre estate is located in Monforte and is owned by Domenico and Giuliana Clerico. Domenico was a salesman until 1977, when he returned to his family’s estate and learned the business and art of winemaking. He now owns several vineyards with remarkable terroir, including the vineyards Pajana, Ginestra and Mosconi. About 95,000 bottles are produced each year. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, has awarded some of his wines 3 glasses award, which is the journal’s highest honor. Gambero Rosso has noted that “it is hard to say anything new about an artist of wine as great as Domenico Clerico.”