{"product_id":"giacomo-fenocchio-barolo-castellero-2022","title":"Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Castellero 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarolo Castellero by Giacomo Fenocchio enhances \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e within the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e denomination. Its sensory profile is revealed with elegance, releasing aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ered fruit, rose and liquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, supported by \u003cstrong\u003ewell-defined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that ensure extraordinary longevity. The tasting progression is enveloping, enriched by notes of sweet spices and jam, with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent spicy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the ideal companion to enhance meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates in Piedmont, in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eCastellero subzone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, the vines sink their roots into soils of Helvetian origin, with a sandy composition rich in silt and clay that gives \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e its dense structural texture. Giacomo Fenocchio's viticulture is based on \u003cstrong\u003esustainable practices\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at protecting the agricultural landscape. Thanks to minimal intervention in the cellar, the winery delivers a \u003cstrong\u003efaithful varietal imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of precisely expressing the identity and strength of its place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves a \u003cstrong\u003enatural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel tanks, carried out exclusively by indigenous yeasts. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003elong maceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e of about forty days, essential for complete polyphenolic and aromatic extraction. The wine is then aged for six months in steel and for thirty months in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing its evolution with a careful rest in the bottle. To best appreciate its bouquet, it is recommended to decant the wine an hour before serving, maintaining a temperature between 18 and 20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarolo Castellero 2022 embodies the legacy of the historic Giacomo Fenocchio winery, founded in 1850. Now led by oenologist Claudio Fenocchio with a sustainable approach, the estate limits interventions to fully enhance the terroir. The wine is produced through a \u003cstrong\u003enatural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting 40 days with indigenous yeasts, following the strict \u003cstrong\u003etraditional long maceration method\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirming its prestige, this vintage has received \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent scores\u003c\/strong\u003e internationally, including an outstanding 94 points awarded by critic James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Fenocchio Azienda Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46149407309995,"sku":"60284","price":56.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/giacomo-fenocchio-barolo-castellero-2022_60284_1_94bf5972-7270-48e0-bd7d-10ac60c7d997.webp?v=1773811093","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/giacomo-fenocchio-barolo-castellero-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}