# Arte (Domenico Clerico)

> Red, Langhe Rosso DOC by [Domenico Clerico](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/domenico-clerico.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/domenico-clerico-arte).

- **Producer:** Domenico Clerico
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe Rosso DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 90%, Barbera 10%
- **Production area:** 1 ha of Nebbiolo from the Ginestra cru, plus a small percentage of the best Barbera of the year, Monforte d'Alba
- **Harvest:** From October 10 onward, hand harvested
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age 20 years for Nebbiolo, 40 years for Barbera, yield about 37 hL per hectare
- **Vinification:** Nebbiolo and Barbera are fermented and aged separately, then blended. Aged 16 to 18 months in French oak barriques.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Langhe Rosso first produced in the 1981 harvest, blending Nebbiolo and Barbera from several plots and among the first Langa wines aged in barrique; born from Domenico's desire to experiment without forgetting the estate's roots.

## Tasting notes

Structure and character from Nebbiolo, softness and elegance from Barbera.