Claudio Fenocchio (son of Giacomo) is one of those unsung heroes who makes traditionally-styled Barolo but remains in the shadows of the superstars like Rinaldi or Mascarello. He is just as dedicated to his farming and he makes wine in the same non-interventionist fashion, aging his wines entirely in large Slavonian casks.What stands out about Fenocchio is his terroir precision. Unlike Bartolo Mascarello, where Maria Teresa blends all her grapes into a single Barolo cuvée, Fenocchio likes to produce cru-specific wines. Tasting through his line-up, we are always stunned at how the characteristic of each vineyard jumps out.
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Nebbiolo from 5 hectares of vines in Bussia35-year-old vines on average300 meters above sea level on averageCalcareous clay soils rich in iron40-day natural fermentation and skin macerationAged 6 months in tank and 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) prior to bottling2000 cases produced annually
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2020
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Full Bodied