- Nebbiolo from 0.4 hectares of Castellero, nestled between Bussia and Cannubi
- 280 meters elevation
- Soil of marl, tuff, and a notable composition of sand
- Vines have an average age of 40 years
- 40 days spontaneous fermentation and maceration
- Aged 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling
- 330 cases produced annually
- 2011 was the first vintage of this as a single vineyard expression; prior to that it went into the Barolo classico.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-FEN-21-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-05-16
"Ripe cherries and raspberries with hints of ground spices, beeswax and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, tightly wound tannins. Structured and focused. Lingering finish. Try after 2027."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2024-05-15
"The youthfully red 2020 Barolo Castellero needs a minute to blow off on opening but offers notes of spiced orange, dried cranberries, mint, and pine. Medium-bodied, it has fine tannins, a stony texture, even acidity, and a nice finish. Approachable and showing well now, it will drink well over the next 5-6 years."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
93
Date
2024-04-01
"Red berry, hazelnut, new leather and ground clove aromas come to the forefront on the fragrant 2020 Castellero from Giacomo Fenocchio. The full-bodied palate starts off with succulent Morello cherry and crushed raspberry before notes of bitter orange, ground clove and a sanguine note of rusty iron appear on the mid-palate. Tight, close-grained tannins offer firm support."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-01-04
"Fenocchio's 2020 Barolo Castellero is floral, savory and full of energy. Crushed flowers, herbs, mint and spice meld into a core of dark red cherry/plum fruit. This mid-weight, classy Barolo is all charm. Soft contours add to its immediacy and overall appeal."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2024-08-01
"Lifted aromas that highlight the deft hand of the grower as crushed strawberries and raspberries lift from the glass intertwine with hints of sage, dried roses and anise. Round, plush and inviting, the wine cuddles the palate, but it is the big spoon. Structured, strong and firm, the wine shines as ripe Bing cherries pop with freshness and vitality finishing with a subtle earthy note. Drink now–2045. —J.P."