Pipe tobacco, cedar, pine forest and fruitcake aromas form the nose on the Barolo Comune di Monforte from Domenico Clerico. Bright and vibrant, the austere palate has racy tension that lifts Morello cherry, cranberry and licorice flavors before a tangy orange zest close. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide support. Give this several years to fully develop. 93 points. Kerin O’Keefe.
