Barolo Villero DOCG 2017

Barolo Villero DOCG 2017 / Giacomo Fenocchio / Piedmont

Red wine from Italy

The Giacomo Fenocchio family winery has existed in Monforte d'Alba in the province of Cuneo in the heart of the Barolo wine-growing region since 1864 and has dedicated itself entirely to the production of Italy's most famous wine. The winery is spread over approximately 14 hectares and includes some of the best vineyards in the region, including the famous Bussia, Villero and Cannubi vineyards. The vineyards are located on the hills surrounding the village of Barolo, where they benefit from calcareous soils and a mild climate. At present, the business is run by the humble character Claudio Fenocchio, who likes to call himself a "craftsman" of viticulture.

The Villero Hill, is one of the famous vineyard sites in the Barolo wine region near the town of Castiglione Falletto in the Piedmont region. Its unique geological composition, consisting of clay, limestone, and marl, gives the wines a special minerality and complexity. The vineyards on Villero Hill face southwest, which means they receive plenty of sunlight and provide optimal conditions for grape ripening. The Nebbiolo grapes for the Barolo Villero DOCG belong to the Michet, Lampia and Rosè subspecies and come exclusively from the world-famous Villero hill. Giacomo Fenocchio grows his grapes on an area of one hectare at an average altitude of 300m above sea level. The vines are on average 65 years old and grow on Helvetic soil, with clayey and calcareous sediments, rich in iron. Because an intense fog often settles over the region during harvest, it is likely that the name Nebbiolo derives from the Italian word “nebbia” or the Piedmontese word “nebia,” meaning “fog.”

The manual harvest of the grapes takes place in the first half of October. A long maceration is then carried out for forty days, which is a conservative method of Barolo production and is a unique selling point of Claudio Fenocchio. The subsequent fermentation without the addition of yeast in stainless steel tanks takes forty days. Now the long aging process begins, initially for six months in stainless steel tanks. Here the wine comes to rest and begins to develop its aromas. Giacomo Fenocchio's Barolo Villero gets its unique character from long-term storage for thirty months in large Slovenian oak barrels.

Its intense garnet colour with ruby reflections gives the Barolo Villero a lively and brilliant appearance. Complex and fruity aromas develop on the nose, reminiscent of flowers, spices, undergrowth, and plums. Its intense dry taste with sweet and enveloping tannins offers a long finish. Barolo Villero by Giacomo Fenocchio is expressed in a characteristic, invigorating aroma, accompanied by a dry yet warm and elegant taste that lasts for a long time.

With its structure and body, this Barolo goes well with meat dishes, game, and mature cheeses at an optimal drinking temperature of around 17 to 18°C. For a vegetarian option, the Barolo can be paired beautifully with a risotto with truffles or mushrooms. But also "just like that" - as a contemplation wine - and without eating anything, this first-class wine can delight your taste buds.

General properties

• Vintage: 2017
• Ageing: Dry
• Country: Italy
• Region: Piedmont
• Volume: 0.75 litres

Detailed properties

• Producer and bottler: Giacomo Fenocchio - Loc. Bussia 72 - 12065 Monforte d'Alba (CN) - Italia - +39 0173 78675
• Quality Designation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)
• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo. Area of production is the "Villero" cru between Monforte and Castiglione.
• Altimetry: Hilly area at around 280 meters a.s.l.
• Soil: Tortoniano, marl with tuff and a prominent presence of sand, making it always dry.
• Age of the vineyards: 65 years.
• Harvest: In the beginning of October.
• Vinification: Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for 40 days in stainless steel tanks.
• Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35 - 50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle.
• Sensory characteristics: The bouquet is rich with complex aromas of plums, undergrowth, herbis, flowers and fruits. An elegant and velvety wine. Dry, complete and balanced on the palate. You can feel soft tannins. In the end there is a very long finish.
• Color: Garnet red.
• Alcohol content: 14 % Vol.
• Total acidity: From 5.2 to 5.6 g/l
• Stopper: Natural cork
• How to serve: The Barolo Villero 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.
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 17 und 18°C. The Barolo should definitely be decanted prior to consumption.
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Scope of supply: 1 bottle of wine 0.75 litres
• Auszeichnungen: Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia: 92 Points; I Vini di Veronelli 2019: 93 Points; Vitae La Guida Vini 2019: 3,5 Stars.

Grape variety

NEBBIOLO

The NEBBIOLO is a red grape variety from northern Italy, which is mainly cultivated in Piedmont. It is known for its tannin structure and its ability to produce complex and aging wines. The grape has a thin skin and is therefore susceptible to diseases and weather conditions. The name is derived from "Nebbia" which means mist and refers to the white coating on the berries that forms when fully ripe. This grape variety has probably been cultivated in the Monferrato and Langhe hills since ancient times and is mentioned in writings as early as the 13th century. The Nebbiolo is one of the most demanding grape varieties in terms of soil and location. It practically only thrives on calcareous marl soil and absolutely requires steep south and south-west locations. The Nebbiolo grapes ripen late and are usually not harvested until October or November. The wines have a characteristic bouquet of cherries, roses, spices, and the occasional truffle. The tannins are often high and require long aging to integrate. The wines can mature for decades, often developing complex aromas and a velvety mouthfeel. Most grown in the Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara DOCG regions, Nebbiolo is also an important ingredient in other Italian wines such as Nebbiolo d'Alba and Langhe Nebbiolo. Outside of Italy, the grape variety is only cultivated to a small extent in Argentina, Australia, and the USA.

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