Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero 2009

Name: Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero 2009
Brand: Giacomo Fenocchio
Rating: 7.1 (1 reviews)

Red

Barolo, Italy

7.1

WineSaint

Shows classic Villero structure but lacks the vineyard's usual vibrancy. Truffle and forest floor dominate the nose, while the palate offers more promise with plush cherry and raspberry fruit from the warm vintage. Substantial tannins provide good backbone, though the wine feels somewhat restrained. Should develop more complexity over 5-8 years.

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Label

Giacomo Fenocchio

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A traditionalist Barolo estate working several of the appellation's most respected crus, including Bussia, Cannubi, and Villero. Long macerations and large Slavonian oak define the house style.