- Nebbiolo from 0.5 hectares of 45-year-old vines purchased by Claudio’s father in 1972
- Vines at 280 meters planted to Tortonian soil of marl with tuff and a prominent presence of sand
- 40-day indigenous yeast fermentation and maceration
- 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks (20-25hl)
- Approximately 300 cases are produced each year
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-FEN-20-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2024-05-21
"It can't have been easy to manage the ripening of Nebbiolo in the warmth of south-facing Cannubi in 2020 and, not by chance, Fenocchio's wine shows black fruit character alongside notes of chocolate, vibrant violet and mint. It's a very classic profile for this MGA: precise and elegant. Intensity on the palate with long, juicy acidity and velvety tannins soaked with a savoury fruit character and a very long finish."
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-05-16
"Firm and structured with a medium to full body and taut tannins. Notes of red plums, cherries, spices and hints of tar, with vivid acidity and salty undertones at the end. Chewy finish. Try after 2027."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2024-05-15
"Jeweled red in color, the 2020 Barolo Cannubi offers a very attractive nose with a ripe, floral perfume of raspberry liqueur, pressed roses, fresh rosemary, and mossy earth. Medium-bodied and elegant, it has refined, polished tannins, even acidity, and a graceful and long finish. This gorgeous Cannubi is delightful now and is going to improve over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2024-2040."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
95
Date
2024-04-01
"The 2020 Giacomo Fenocchio Cannubi is a beautiful, generous Barolo. It opens with heady aromas of forest berry, blue flower, new leather and star anise. On the elegantly structured palate, notes of licorice, cinnamon and blood orange accent a core succulent black cherry and pencil lead. Velvety tannins envelope the delicious flavors while fresh acidity keeps balanced."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is a sensual, elegant wine. Sweet dried red cherry, tobacco, incense, leather and dried herbs grace this gentle, caressing Barolo. All the elements are nicely balanced. Best of all, the 2020 will drink well right out of the gate."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2024-08-01
"A wine that will make you pause and take note as aromas of dried cherries and warmed strawberries waft out of the glass, notes of incense, wild thyme, bay leaf and dried autumn leaves encapsulate the lucky few who find this wine. Refined and elegant, the palate is like a hug you didn't know you needed. It is full of plush warm notes of ripe wild berries, sweet and savory spices and leather all bound together as a group by polished tannins that are poised and stately. Drink now–2040. Cellar Selection. —J.P."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2025-04-30
"Steeped cherry, plum, tar and pine forest flavors mark this sinewy red. Remains fresh, with dry tannins framing the fruit and savory notes on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2042. 300 cases made, 100 cases imported."