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RED CELLAR TRIO WINE CLUB SELECTION

Five generations of Fenocchios have been producing wine from their holdings in Monforte d’Alba since 1894. Most of the production was sold locally up until 1964, when the ambitious and energetic Giacomo Fenocchio took over the estate. In his quest to make the finest wines in all of Barolo, he purchased prime parcels in Cannubi and nearby Castellero, but his focus was always on what he liked to call the heart of the Barolo area, the Bussia. In 1989, Giacomo passed away, leaving his young son Claudio to take over all farming and winemaking duties for the estate. As Claudio explains, it was a challenging time for Barolo. Many producers were pushing a “new way” to make Barolo, and having great commercial success; but Claudio never strayed from the path of tradition. He continued producing his wines with the time-honored techniques of the classic style: organic farming, with long fermentations on the skins and aging in large Slavonian oak casks. Today Claudio’s wines exhibit a level of terroir clarity that is only found in the top echelon of producers.

This is exactly the quality you would expect from one of the best producers in Barolo. 100% Langhe Nebbiolo. Traditional vinification, spontaneous (natural) fermentation, with extended maceration, for around 10 days in stainless-steel tanks. Aged for six months in stainless steel, then for six months in large Slavonian oak casks, with subsequent maturation in the bottle prior to release. Intense aromas of red fruit and rose. The supple palate offers flavors of cherry, plum, and rose, with the slightest hint of licorice. Harmoniously structured with a nice balance of fresh fruit and chalky, grippy tannins on the bright, clean finish.