Barbera D’Alba DOC Superiore, Giacomo Fenocchio

Vintage 2018
750 ML

HK$148.00

Score: WA88

The Giacomo Fenocchio 2018 Barbera d’Alba Superiore is an informal, food-friendly expression that could pair with pasta and meat ragù or a simple plate of sausage and grilled onions. The wine shows simple and honest aspirations, providing tasty fruit, balanced acidity and good structure to pair with the plate of food you choose to pair it with. At this low price, you have plenty of informal meal options open to you.

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Wine Name Barbera D’Alba DOC Superiore, Giacomo Fenocchio
Vintage 2018
Unit Size 750 ML
Region Piedmont, Italy
Type Still
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Grape 100% Barbera
Alcohol 14%
Producer Info With vineyards in the heart of the Barolo production zone, the Fenocchio estate has produced wines for over five generations. Today this incredible winery is led by the Fenocchio brothers Albino and Claudio. The estate has proprietary vineyards located in three different areas: Bussia in Monforte d’Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, and Cannubi in Barolo. All are historic “grand cru” vineyards and are recognised as such with microclimates which give the potential to produce wines of exceptional character and personality.

The production philosophy that distinguishes this historic Piedmont company is remaining true to the traditional family style, made of hard work in the vineyards and winemaking with long use for the maturation of large barrels in the cellar. Claudio explains the philosophy behind the production of these pearls of Piedmont wine: “Our wines are left five months in stainless steel vats and two years in large capacity oak casks and aged in the bottle for one year. The passage of time will give complex and intriguing aromas, for palates ready to seize the pleasure of never predictable aspects.”

Advances in winemaking technology have enabled them to mechanise operations and work with greater assurance and rigorous quality control both in the vineyard and in the cellars. The resulting wines are surprisingly approachable when young but will benefit from extended cellaring.

 

Additional information

Unit Size

750 ML

Vintage

2018