Barolo Villero, Giacomo Fenocchio

BAROLO VILLERO

D.O.C.G.

Location

The historic “Villero” cru in the village of Castiglione Falletto

Grape Variety

100% Nebbiolo, varieties Michet, Lampia and Rosè

Vineyard Area

1 Hectare

Exposure

Southwest

Altitude

Hilly zone at around 300 Meters a.s.l

Soil

Elveziano with clayey and calcareous sediments, rich in iron

Average age of the vines

65 years

Grape yield per hectare

55 quintals

Harvest

In the first fifteen days of October

Vinification

Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts untill 40 days in stainless steel tanks

Aging

6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle

Production

5,000 bottles a year

Tasting Notes

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

Gastronomy

The Barolo Villero, with its structure and body characteristics, pairs well with dishes of meat, game and aged cheeses, typical dishes of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes. The recommended serving temperature is 17-18 degrees

Alcohol level

Approx. 14-14,5% Vol

Total Acidity

Approx. 5.2-5.6 g/L