Giacomo Fenocchio
About Giacomo Fenocchio
Currently headed by fifth-generation Claudio Fenocchio, Giacomo Fenocchio is an estate with a long history dating back to 1864. Never straying from the path of the traditional approach, Claudio continues to produce Nebbiolo using time-honoured techniques. His wines undergo long, slow fermentation before aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. Committed to following organic viticultural practices strictly, this estate's Barolo range displays dazzling levels of terroir clarity.
Giacomo Fenocchio rightfully sits amongst the top echelon of Barolo producers alongside Giacomo Conterno and Cavalotto. An artisanal winemaker crafting “classic Barolos that beautifully express their pedigree”, the veteran Italian wine author and critic, Kerin O’Keefe (Wine Enthusiast), named Giacomo Fenocchio one of his favourite Barolo estates. Somehow remaining incredibly affordable despite its very grand accolade, we are thrilled to present the latest vintage offering from this highly esteemed estate.
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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£524.44 |
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James Suckling (93)Very refined and polished with gorgeous berry, spice and light leather character. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a lightly chewy, tannin background. Hard not to drink now. Better in three years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£312.04 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 Barolo Bussia is a wine of tremendous character and complexity. Menthol, lavender, black cherry, graphite, cloves and leather all open up in the glass. Virile and layered, with tons of depth, the 2016 Bussia has so much to offer. A few years in the cellar will help the tannins soften, but the 2016 is already quite expressive. It is also one of the very finest wines I have ever tasted from Fenocchio. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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£420.29 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Barolo Bussia is a bit light, but still has plenty of character. Sweet red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, cedar and cinnamon all open with a bit of coaxing. The Bussia is the Barolo in this vintage that appears to be the most marked by the challenging conditions of the growing season. It is a very good wine, yet also comes across as not fully formed. The 2018 is an attractive wine, but is also a bit flat relative to the other Barolos in the range. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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£535.24 |
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James Suckling (93)This is very structured with blackberry, light coffee and chocolate character. Full body, chewy and tannic. Needs time to soften. Better in 2022. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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£811.49 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£559.24 |
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James Suckling (95)Aromas of flowers and cedar with plums and beeswax. Full-bodied, chewy and very structured. Very linear and tight. Needs three or four years to come together. Try in 2023. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (JS) |
In Bond
£421.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Very refined and polished with gorgeous berry, spice and light leather character. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a lightly chewy, tannin background. Hard not to drink now. Better in three years. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£244.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 Barolo Bussia is a wine of tremendous character and complexity. Menthol, lavender, black cherry, graphite, cloves and leather all open up in the glass. Virile and layered, with tons of depth, the 2016 Bussia has so much to offer. A few years in the cellar will help the tannins soften, but the 2016 is already quite expressive. It is also one of the very finest wines I have ever tasted from Fenocchio. |
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Piedmont | 2 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£331.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Barolo Bussia is a bit light, but still has plenty of character. Sweet red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, cedar and cinnamon all open with a bit of coaxing. The Bussia is the Barolo in this vintage that appears to be the most marked by the challenging conditions of the growing season. It is a very good wine, yet also comes across as not fully formed. The 2018 is an attractive wine, but is also a bit flat relative to the other Barolos in the range. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 93 (JS) |
In Bond
£430.00 |
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James Suckling (93)This is very structured with blackberry, light coffee and chocolate character. Full body, chewy and tannic. Needs time to soften. Better in 2022. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
In Bond
£657.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£450.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Aromas of flowers and cedar with plums and beeswax. Full-bodied, chewy and very structured. Very linear and tight. Needs three or four years to come together. Try in 2023. |