- Nebbiolo from a small parcel just outside of the Bussia
- 20-year-old vines at 350 meters elevation
- Clay, calcareous marl, and sandy soil
- Fermentation with indigenous yeast over 40 days in stainless steel
- Aged in Slavonian oak casks (25-35 hectoliter) for 30 months before refinement in the bottle
- Approximately 600 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-FEN-10-21 | 12/750ml |
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REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
95
Date
2024-03-01
"The fantastic 2020 Barolo from Giacomo Fenocchio is the best entry level offering of the firm's Barolo range I've had to date. It has classic Nebbiolo aromas of ripe red berry, blue flower, new leather and spice while the utterly delicious, polished palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, baking spice, licorice and tobacco before a minty close. Velvety tannins provide seamless support while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2026–2035. Abv: 14.5%"
2020
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-05-16
"Bright, red-fruited and crunchy with medium body and fine tannins. Mineral and savory with hints of spices and bitter orange on the finish. Try after 2026."
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2023-05-04
"The 2019 Barolo pours a deep ruby and comes from a single parcel just outside of Bussia in Monforte d'Alba. It saw 40 days of maceration and was fermented in stainless steel tanks before being aged in 25- to 35-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. Alluring and ripe, it reveals notes of balsamic, black cherry, and purple flowers. This medium-bodied red has moderate tannins, with elegant freshness throughout, and expresses wild raspberry fruit and dusty earth. It is an outstanding value to drink over the next 8-10 years."
2019
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
92
Date
2023-04-18
"Forest floor, wild berry and grilled herb aromas take shape in the glass along with a whiff of leather. On the savory, straightforward palate, bright acidity and taut tannins accompany juicy black cherry, baking spice and star anise. Drink 2024†2031. Abv: 14% Kerin O,Keefe March 2023 'kerinokeefe"
2019
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2023-11-03
"The 2019 Barolo is a an attractive, open-knit wine to drink over the next handful of years. Ripe, succulent red-toned fruit, new leather, spice, tobacco and cedar lend nuance to this supple, juicy Barolo from Fenocchio. Time brings out a more serious side here."
2019
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-01-13
"Cask sample. Single vineyard facing the Gramolere crus in Monforte d,Alba on 400 m of elevation. Eastern exposure.Deep ruby. Open-knit cherry nose with balsamic notes. Supple and generous and with delicious, chewy tannins. Lush yet cool. (WS)"
2017
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2021-06-02
2017
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2021-05-30
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2021-04-29