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 Slavonian oak barrels (20–25 hl); followed by further ageing in bottle |
- Grape variety and ratings: 100% Nebbiolo, Barolo DOCG; 94 points James Suckling, 89 points Vinous
- Traditional vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel
- Prolonged maceration: around 40 days on the skins to extract aromas and polyphenols
- Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel followed by 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- Sensory profile: notes of red fruit, rose and liquorice; pronounced tannins, spicy finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Castellero by Giacomo Fenocchio enhances Nebbiolo within the prestigious Barolo denomination. Its sensory profile is revealed with elegance, releasing aromas of red fruit, rose and liquorice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, supported by well-defined tannins that ensure extraordinary longevity. The tasting progression is enveloping, enriched by notes of sweet spices and jam, with a persistent spicy finish. It is the ideal companion to enhance meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Piedmont, in the renowned Castellero subzone. Here, the vines sink their roots into soils of Helvetian origin, with a sandy composition rich in silt and clay that gives Nebbiolo its dense structural texture. Giacomo Fenocchio's viticulture is based on sustainable practices aimed at protecting the agricultural landscape. Thanks to minimal intervention in the cellar, the winery delivers a faithful varietal imprint, capable of precisely expressing the identity and strength of its place of origin.
How it is produced
Production involves a natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks, carried out exclusively by indigenous yeasts. This is followed by a long maceration on the skins 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 Slavonian oak barrels, 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.
History and Curiosities
Barolo 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 natural fermentation lasting 40 days with indigenous yeasts, following the strict traditional long maceration method. Confirming its prestige, this vintage has received excellent scores internationally, including an outstanding 94 points awarded by critic James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Barolo 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 natural fermentation lasting 40 days with indigenous yeasts, following the strict traditional long maceration method. Confirming its prestige, this vintage has received excellent scores internationally, including an outstanding 94 points awarded by critic James Suckling. |
| Origin | Barolo, Castellero subzone (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Helvetian, very sandy with silt and clay |
| Fermentation | Approximately 40 days |
| Production technique | Traditional long maceration method; natural fermentation without the addition of yeast in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Traditional long maceration method: natural fermentation without the addition of yeasts for about 40 days in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel vats; 30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (20–25 hl); followed by further ageing in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |