{"product_id":"bussia-barolo-giacomo-fenocchio","title":"Bussia Barolo Giacomo Fenocchio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditionally crafted, single-vineyard Barolo from the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on iron-rich clay and limestone soils. Fermented naturally with a long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-day maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 months in large Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it delivers wild cherry, blackberry, rose, licorice, mint, tobacco, spice, earth, and iron-like minerality with firm, finely textured tannins and exceptional aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Fenocchio produces its Bussia Barolo from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive hectares of vineyards in the Bussia zone of Monforte d’Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the historic and highly regarded growing areas within the Barolo DOCG. The vines occupy south to southwest-facing slopes at roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 meters elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing excellent exposure for the late-ripening Nebbiolo grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard soils are composed primarily of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay and calcareous sediments rich in iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This combination contributes both structure and a distinctive mineral quality to the wine, while the hillside exposure allows Nebbiolo to develop slowly and retain the acidity necessary for long-term aging. The vines used for Bussia are approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–35 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFenocchio follows a notably traditional approach in the cellar. The grapes undergo an extended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-day maceration and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel without added commercial yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the native character of the fruit and vineyard to remain at the center of the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing fermentation, the wine spends approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix months in stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then matures for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 months in large 35–50 hectoliter Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before further bottle aging. The use of large-format oak rather than small new barrels minimizes overt wood influence and allows the floral, fruit, tannin, and mineral character of Nebbiolo to remain clearly defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bottled at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the glass, it shows the classic garnet color associated with mature Nebbiolo, while the aromatic profile immediately reveals the combination of fruit, florals, herbs, and savory complexity that defines traditional Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild cherry, dark cherry, blackberry, plum, and strawberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose, licorice, mint, sage, cloves, tobacco, dried herbs, leather, and earthy mineral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As the wine develops in the glass, additional balsamic and iron-like characteristics emerge, reflecting the mineral-rich soils of Bussia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-to-full-bodied, structured, and precise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with juicy cherry and plum fruit framed by polished yet persistent Nebbiolo tannins. Fresh acidity gives the wine energy, while licorice, herbs, spice, tobacco, cedar, and savory mineral notes provide additional depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long and mouthwatering, carrying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry, orange peel, herbs, iron, tar, licorice, and fine-grained tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although already aromatic and expressive, the 2021 retains the structure and acidity necessary for significant bottle development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly compelling is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea historic Bussia vineyard site, 100% Nebbiolo, iron-rich limestone and clay soils, long native-yeast fermentation, extended skin contact, and traditional maturation in large Slavonian oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than relying on new oak or modern extraction, Fenocchio allows the vineyard and Nebbiolo grape to define the wine, producing a Barolo of perfume, structure, freshness, and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 vintage received 98 points from Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which highlighted its fresh rose, dark cherry, wild strawberry, tobacco, mountain-herb character, and firm yet graceful structure. It also received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94-point reviews from Vinous, Wine Spectator, James Suckling, and Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the vintage particularly well recognized by major critics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–65°F \/ 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Young bottles will benefit from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone hour of decanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while more mature bottles should be handled carefully to separate any natural sediment. Pair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebraised beef, osso buco, roasted lamb, game, truffle risotto, mushroom dishes, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, or other mature cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle-vineyard Barolo DOCG from the Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced entirely from Nebbiolo using traditional long maceration, native fermentation, and maturation in large Slavonian oak casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the key specs of Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia 2021?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bottled at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The vineyard covers about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sits around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is planted on clay-limestone soils rich in iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flavors characterize Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild cherry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, rose, licorice, mint, sage, tobacco, leather, cloves, orange peel, earth, iron, and tar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by fresh acidity and firm, refined Nebbiolo tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine undergoes approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 days of maceration and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix months in stainless steel and 30 months in large 35–50 hectoliter Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with additional maturation in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprestigious Bussia cru, mature Nebbiolo vines, iron-rich limestone and clay soils, native-yeast fermentation, extended maceration, and traditional large-cask aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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