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Barolo Bussia DOCG wine — Giacomo Fenocchio winery — Dionysus
RedBaroloDOCG

Barolo Bussia DOCG

by Giacomo Fenocchio · Piedmont, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2026Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2021 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2016Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2011 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2014Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2009 vintage
AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at17–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Giacomo FenocchioPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Fenocchio family has farmed a 5-hectare plot in the Bussia cru at Monforte d'Alba for more than 30 years. The vineyard has a southerly exposure with steady sunlight and iron-rich clay-limestone soil.

Vinification

The wine undergoes a long maceration without rigid technological parameters, followed by spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.

Ageing

It rests for 6 months in stainless-steel tanks, then 30 months in Slavonian oak casks, followed by a further period in bottle.

Tasting profile

The wine has complex, intriguing aromas and a characterful palate that unfolds in unexpected ways. The 2021 vintage is dense and serious, with a distinctive personality.

Serving and pairing

Decant for 1–2 hours before serving.