GIACOMO FENOCCHIO BAROLO BUSSIA 2020

Barolo has the status of Italy’s greatest red wine and is the stuff of legends. What makes Giacomo Fenocchio’s– a fifth generation producer – special is its downright drinkability even when young. Even more so when you consider his traditional and non-interventionist winemaking. Giacomo Fenocchio's Barolo Bussia is sourced from 35 year old Nebbiolo vines grown in the village of Monforte d’Alba. Long maceration (40 days) in stainless steel followed by 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks. Plenty of tar and roses on the nose, liquorice and spice on the palate and a regally long finish.

98/100 & Editors' Choice, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (2020 Vintage)
"Claudio Fenocchio's mastery is evident in how he elicits the quintessence of Bussia in this wine. It unfolds with measured elegance, unhurried in its expression. The bouquet is rich with warm Marasca cherries, blood orange zest, fading rose, wild sage, and forest floor. Effortlessly, it glides across the palate, the 2020's tannins are soft, rounded, and plush, embracing the mixed berry preserves sprinkled with baking spices while the lively acidity elevates the experience, ensuring a fresh palate. This stands out as one of the premier wines of this vintage. Drink Now through 2045."

95/100 JamesSuckling.com (2020 Vintage)
"This is structured and meaty with a medium to full body and firm but very fine tannins. Ripe red and dark berries with hints of walnuts and tar. It’s well made and focused with a lingering finish."

95/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Barolo Bussia is the most expressive of these Barolos from Claudio Fenocchio. Ample and layered in feel, the 2020 offers up a compelling mix of dark fruit, mocha, spice, leather, dried herbs and incense. There's real penetrating power to the aromatics and flavors here. Time in the glass brings out the wine's natural pedigree. The 2020 is beautifully done."