Giacomo Fenocchio winery
The Fenocchio is a family from Monforte, winemakers for generations, but it was with Giacomo, in the seventies, that the fantastic development of their wines began. The winery was founded in 1864, and today it is Claudio and Albino Fenocchio who guide it in that extraordinary wine scene that is Bussia di Monforte. The production philosophy that distinguishes this historic Piedmontese winery is that of tradition, made up of careful work in the vineyards and long vinification with the use of large barrels in the cellar. The result is truly exceptional and stunning: a fine wine played on the elegance and delicate tones typical of the Nebbiolo variety. The grapes are grown in the Bussia vineyard, 4 hectares of land facing south-west on clayey and calcareous soils, rich in iron. Since 1972 the company has also owned a vineyard in Cannubi, while since 1995 a vineyard in Villero has also been part of the property, another historical cru, highly suited. Cultivation in all the vineyards is based on the principles of sustainability aimed at reducing the environmental impact more and more. The Barolo remains five months in stainless steel vats and two years in large-capacity Slavonian oak barrels and is aged in bottle for one year. Passages in barriques, which would be excessively aromatizing, are therefore avoided to maintain the unique character of this wine as much as possible. The passage of time will give complex and intriguing aromas, for palates ready to grasp the pleasantness of never predictable aspects, of great charisma .