Giacomo Fenocchio

Barolo 'Cannubi'

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

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Producer:

Giacomo Fenocchio

Vintage:

2021

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Barolo

Variety:

Nebbiolo

Color:

Red

Farming Practice:

Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-FEN-20-21

12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

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Date

2025-01-31

"A restrained Barolo with red currants, red cherries, bright violets and a balsamic touch on the nose. More elegant than powerful, it's medium- to full-bodied with enjoyable thick yet ripe tannins, crisp acidity and cherry stones in the finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027."

Vinous

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Date

2025-01-07

"The 2021 Barolo Cannubi is another stellar Barolo in this range from Claudio Fenocchio. Aromatic and lifted, the 2021 is classic Cannubi. Bright acids cut through a core of sweet red-toned fruit, mint, orange peel, cinnamon and new leather. This chiseled, nuanced Barolo is a winner."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

James Suckling

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Date

2021-06-03

Jeb Dunnuck

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2021-05-30

Vinous

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Date

2021-04-29

Wine Enthusiast

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James Suckling

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Date

2022-02-08

Vinous

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Date

2022-02-01

James Suckling

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Date

2023-07-28

"Attractive aromas of cherries, orange blossom, nutmeg and bark. Medium-bodied, firm and structured with a red-fruited, slightly watery center palate. Polished and textured with a mineral finish. Try from 2026."

Jancis Robinson

Score

17+

Date

2022-11-23

Jeb Dunnuck

Score

Date

2023-05-04

"Moving to the Cru wines, the 2019 Barolo Cannubi is lifted and floral, with fresh wild berries, sweet herbs, and dried roses. Medium-bodied and refreshing, it has an elegant stony texture laced with fine tannins that make themselves known on the finish. This crispy and weightless red is already showing well but will benefit from another couple of years in the cellar before drinking over the following 15 years."

Kerin O'Keefe

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Date

2023-04-18

"Exotic spice, blue flower, eucalyptus and ripe berry aromas come to the forefront along with a whiff of new leather. Still young and tight but also savory and juicy, the firm, linear palate features raspberry compote, ripe red cherry, cinnamon and licorice framed in taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it well balanced. This is still youthfully austere so give it time to fully develop. Drink 2029†2039. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O,Keefe March 2023 'kerinokeefe"

Vinous

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Date

2023-11-03

"The 2019 Barolo Cannubi offers a striking combination of energy and depth. All the Cannubi signatures come through in this young but expressive Barolo. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon, red cherry and mineral notes race out of the glass. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2019 packs a pretty serious punch."

Wine Advocate

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Date

2024-04-04

"The Giacomo Fenocchio 2019 Barolo Cannubi opens to a dark garnet color and suffers from a slightly muted bouquet. I notice this trait across the wines in this portfolio. There are dusty earthy aromas that cede to crushed flowers and dried currant. The tannins are fine and powdery. The wine gives more with time, but it never fully opened. This is a 3,000-bottle release."

Decanter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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."

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