Giacomo Fenocchio Azienda Agricola
Barolo Castellero 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel vats 30 months in large-capacity Slavonian oak barrels (20-25 hl) - subsequent ageing in the bottle. |
Description
Fenocchio's Barolo Castellero is a full-bodied, intense red wine aged 30 months in barrels. The nose expresses finesse and elegance, with notes of red fruit, rose and liquorice. The taste is consistent, well balanced, with pleasant tannins and prolonged spicy notes.
Awards
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2022
94/100
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2022
89/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1850
- Oenologist: Claudio Fenocchio
- Bottles produced: 90.000
The grapes are grown in the vineyard Bussia, 4 hectares of land exposed to the southwest on clayey and lime-rich, iron-rich land. Since 1972 the company also owns a vineyard in Cannubi, and since 1995 it is part of the property also a vineyard in Villero, another historic, highly vocated vineyard.
The cultivation in all the vineyards is based on the principles of sustainability aimed at reducing the environmental impact more and more. All of this has led Claudio to vinify with a safe hand, without consulting, in a traditional manner and minimizing the interventions in the cellar, obtaining as a result of sincere wines, respectful of terroir and vintage; Wine away from homologation, but incredibly fascinating for their intense aromas and perfumes: in one word, unique. Read more
| Name | Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Castellero 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giacomo Fenocchio Azienda Agricola |
| Origin | Barolo Region, Town of Castellero (Asti). |
| Soil composition | Helvetian, very sandy with silt and clay. |
| Wine making | Traditional long maceration method. Natural fermentation without adding yeasts for about 40 days in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel vats 30 months in large-capacity Slavonian oak barrels (20-25 hl) - subsequent ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |