Giacomo FenocchioBarolo Villero 2017

Name: Barolo Villero
Brand: Giacomo Fenocchio
SKU: VIN-011668
Price: 43.5 GBP
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Product code: 11668

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Red Wine from
Piedmont, Italy

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-Region: Barolo

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Giacomo Fenocchio

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Nebbiolo

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

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Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-Region: Barolo

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Giacomo Fenocchio

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Nebbiolo

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

Giacomo Fenocchio is a top-notch winery in the Piedmont region of Italy, known for producing some of the finest Barolo wines in the world. Among its limited-edition line of Barolo wines, the Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero stands out as a true gem. This magnificent wine is the result of the unique terroir of Villero, one of the most beloved vineyards in the area. Its signature taste comes from the grapes of the Nebbiolo grape variety, matured for 36 months in oak barrels. With its rich aroma of red and black cherry, dark chocolate, and earthy notes, Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero leaves a lasting impression on the palate. This wine is a true gem for those who love rich, complex tastes, and should be savored slowly to truly appreciate its nuances.

Tasting Notes

The color is a deep garnet red with ruby reflections, with a bright and lively aspect. The scent is complex and rich with fruit, floral scents, spices, underbrush and plums. It has an intense flavor with sweet tannins and a long aftertaste. The Barolo Villero expresses itself with its characteristic stimulating scent accompanied by a dry, but warm and elegant flavor which it retains for a long time

About the Winery

Established in 1864, the Giacomo Fenocchio winery is one of the most significant and illustrious representatives of the wine industry. They are renowned for their traditional Barolos and are known for it all across the globe. Today, Claudio Fenocchio serves as the person in charge of looking after the winery and handling its operations. He embodies the fifth generation of winemakers and vinedressers in his family tree.

Giacomo Fenocchio cuts no corners and takes no shortcuts when it comes it producing wines. They follow a natural fermentation process with a length and slow maceration on the skins of the grapes. It gets followed by ageing in barrels of substantial size instead of barriques. This method or style of winemaking allows the wine to age for a long time and attain and deliver the perfect balance of complexity and elegance in the bottle. The produced wines possess a structured, aromatic, harmonious, and forceful character.

The workers in the vineyards of Giacomo Fenocchio follow and respect an organic style and method of viticulture. They encourage and implement sustainable farming and cultivation practices. They also incorporate traditional techniques passed down through generations in the family. They work with the aim and intention of delivering the highest quality wines that can represent the territory of its source or origin. It gets enhanced due to the iron-rich soil that has a considerable deposit of calcareous and clayey sediments.

The staff in the Giacomo Fenocchio winery have attained consistency in the operational system and crafted their methods in the best possible way. They believe that it was possible only because of their ancestors’ respect, effort, and dedication, devoted to the vineyards and the winery. For this reason, the workers toil with increased willingness to sustain and continue their tradition and take it to a higher level.

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