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Barolo Villero DOCG wine — Giacomo Fenocchio winery — Dionysus
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Barolo Villero DOCG

by Giacomo Fenocchio · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
BaroloDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
17–18 °C
Keeps for
10 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Giacomo FenocchioPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Villero cru is located in Castiglione Falletto, on a hilly ridge running through the heart of the area. Its soils consist of limestone and clay, contributing broad, layered aromas and enveloping tannins.

Vinification

The wine undergoes extended maceration without a fixed timetable, followed by spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.

Ageing

Maturation comprises 6 months in stainless-steel tanks and 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by further ageing in bottle.

Tasting profile

The aroma is broad, layered, complex and intriguing. Enveloping tannins underpin the wine, while the palate has an unpredictable, charming character.

Serving and pairing

Open several hours before serving and decant.

Label / history

The Fenocchio family follows the vineyard and winemaking methods formerly used by Claudio Fenocchio’s great-grandfather.