1995 Barolo Pajana

The 1995 Barolo Pajana is a synthesis in style between a grand cru Burgundy and a first-growth Bordeaux. It exhibits a saturated ruby/purple color, lush black raspberry and cherry fruit, and a touch of black currants. The medium to full-bodied, fruit-driven, low acid 1995 Pajana should be consumed over the next 10-12 years. One of the most gifted winemakers in Piedmont, Domenico Clerico has fashioned this riveting wine from the vineyards surrounding the village of Monforte d'Alba. Clerico utilizes rotary fermenters, and new oak. This a wine of extraordinary richness, amazing aromatics, and a sensual personality that satiates both the hedonistic and intellectual senses. Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com

Deep red. Vibrant, focused aromas of plum, minerals and loam. Thick, sappy and very concentrated; a bit more lively in the mouth than the Ginestra. Here the tannins are substantial fine. The Ginestra may ultimately show more complexity than this, but the Pajana will make a terrific drink over the next several years.