- Nebbiolo from 0.4 hectares of Castellero, nestled between Bussia and Cannubi
- 280 meters elevation
- Soil of marl, tuff, and a notable composition of sand
- Vines have an average age of 40 years
- 40 days spontaneous fermentation and maceration
- Aged 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling
- 330 cases produced annually
- 2011 was the first vintage of this as a single vineyard expression; prior to that it went into the Barolo classico.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-FEN-21-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2023-03-23
"The ridge that descends from Bussia, wedged between Cannubi Boschis and Pugnane, terminates in the Castellero MGA. Well known for its more poised style, it doesn't differ here: leafy lightness, dried cherry, bright mint and milky aromas are allied to a graceful, relaxing attack then firm tannins, fierce acidity and a fresh, juicy red currant and pomegranate fruit character. A dynamic finish."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-07-28
"Notes of raspberries, ground spices, bergamot and nutmeg with some dry earth undertones. Medium-bodied with a ripe and meaty tannin structure. Velvety and taut with an attractive berry fruit core. Lingering, juicy finish. Try from 2026."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2022-11-29
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-05-04
"The second of the Cru wines, the 2019 Barolo Castellero is supple and seductive, with a seamless floral perfume of violets, crushed stones, black cherry, and truffle. Medium-bodied and generous through the mid-palate, it remains elegant and savory, with good length. Lingering notes of apricot and flowers exude after the wine is gone. Drink 2024-2034."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
94
Date
2023-04-18
"Blue flower, wild berry, camphor and licorice aromas come to the forefront. Full-bodied and youthfully austere, the palate offers spiced cranberry, red cherry and hints of mocha alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it bright. Drink 2029†2039. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O,Keefe March 2023 'kerinokeefe"
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2019 Barolo Castellero is redolent of pine, menthol, licorice, spice, lavender and cedar. Medium in body, the 2019 offers terrific freshness and energy throughout. Bright acids and focused tannins give the wine its shape and overall persistence. This should be approachable with minimal cellaring."
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-04-04
"With fruit from the village of Barolo, the Giacomo Fenocchio 2019 Barolo Castellero is a bit closed on first nose with a metallic note of tin or latex that takes away from the freshness of the fruit. I have noticed this reduction across many of the wines from 2019. There is dried flower and crushed stone mixed in with fine-grained tannins. Production is 5,000 bottles."
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2023-03-23
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-07-28
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2022-11-23
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-05-04
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
94
Date
2023-04-18