Clerico’s 2006 Arte possesses gorgeous aromatics that meld into a core of expressive, ripe fruit, sweet spices, menthol and licorice. There is excellent persistence and tons of style, even if the tannins dry out a bit on the finish. With some air, this is delicious now, although it is clearly a wine that will offer its finest drinking at the dinner table. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411