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Buy OnlineThe Fenocchio family produces 4 different single cru wines. Located in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto, the Villero vineyard is renowned for producing some of the most elegant and complex Barolos in the Langhe region. Sitting at an altitude of 280-320 meters, the vineyard benefits from a south-west-facing slope, which is ideal for ripening Nebbiolo grapes. The soil is a mix of clay and limestone, which contributes to the wine’s refined structure and aromatic intensity.
Claudio Fenocchio uses the same traditional long maceration of 40 days with indigenous yeast, followed by 6 months in stainless steel and 30 months in large Slavonian oak botti. This Barolo exudes a bouquet of violets and cherries, with notes of tar and truffle that develop over time. The tannins are polished, offering a silky mouthfeel, and the wine finishes with a persistent, harmonious elegance. Age-worthy for 20-30 years, Villero is a classic, poised Barolo.
Winery notes (2020 Vintage)
"The color is a deep garnet red with ruby reflections, with a bright and lively aspect. The scent is complex and rich with fruit, floral scents, spices, underbrush and plums. It has an intense flavor with sweet tannins and a long aftertaste. The Barolo Villero expresses itself with its characteristic stimulating scent accompanied by a dry, but warm and elegant flavor which it retains for a long time.
Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts until 40 days in stainless steel tank. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle."
95/100 & Cellar Selection, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast (2020 Vintage)
"This Barolo is a true classic, showcasing everything that makes the region's wines so captivating. The nose is a testament to tradition, with a bouquet that transports you to the heart of Barolo. On the palate, it's a structural marvel, with a backbone of chalk minerality that's as solid as the Langhe hills themselves. But what really sets this wine apart is the abundance of earthy notes that permeate every sniff and sip. It's like taking a walk through a damp forest, surrounded by the scents of soil and leaves. This is a wine that doesn't just demand your attention – it commands it. If you're lucky enough to experience this extraordinary wine, get ready for a sensory journey like no other."
94/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Barolo Villero offers up scents of pipe tobacco, spice, new leather, menthol and licorice. This is a pretty elegant, translucent style for the Villero, but one that works quite well. Despite some youthful tannin, the 2020 is already pretty open. I don't see it as a long-term ager, but it is quite attractive today."
94/100 Jeb Dunnuck (2020 Vintage)
"Ripe red/ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo Villero offers nice purity and ripeness in its notes of preserved cherries, menthol, fennel, and roses. It gains in intensity without weight on the palate, revealing ripe concentration, plush, ripe tannins, and good freshness. With mouthwatering saline and tension, notes of dried apricot on the back palate, and a long finish, it’s a lovely wine to drink 2025-2037."
