Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 90 dì 2012

Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 90 dì 2012

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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

2 hours

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 90 dì 2012

Colour

The color is a deep garnet red with orange reflections.

Bouquet

Intense scents tipical of nebbiolo, rose, truffles, leather.

Flavour

The palate shows hints of black cherry, truffles, spices and notes of aromatic herbs. Texture subtle and velvety tannins with a remarkable depth and complexity. Persistence is pleasantly long

Pairing

The Barolo Riserva pairs well with dishes of red meat, game and aged cheeses, which are typical of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes

Meat
Game
Cheese

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Features

Name Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 90 dì 2012
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Barolo Riserva
Year 2012
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Barolo
Climate Southwest at 300 m a.s.l.
Soil composition Elveziano with clayey and calcareous sediments, rich in iron
Vinification Traditional method: natural fermentation without added yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Ancient technique of splinting or submerging the cap until 90 days. This process allows for an elegant transfer of the wine as it retains some of the noble elements found in the skins
Ageing Six months in stainless steel tanks, four years in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive refinement in the bottle
Total acidity 5.50 gr/L
Production year 4,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing The Barolo Riserva pairs well with dishes of red meat, game and aged cheeses, which are typical of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes

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Vintage

Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2012
xtraWine
95/100 
2012
Robert Parker
92/100 
2011
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2011
Giacomo Fenocchio Azienda Agricola
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The Fenocchio are a family of Monforte, winegrowers for generations, but it was with Giacomo in the seventies that the fantastic development of their wines began. The cellar was founded in 1864, and today it is Claudio and Albino Fenocchio to guide i...

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