2020, Barolo Castellero, Giacomo Fenocchio

2020 Barolo Castellero, Giacomo Fenocchio

About the Winery: Giacomo Fenocchio is one of Barolo’s most respected traditional estates, based in Monforte d’Alba and known for long macerations, spontaneous fermentations and ageing exclusively in large Slavonian oak casks. The family works organically and focuses on expressing the purity and identity of each cru. Castellero, a historic MGA in Barolo commune, is prized for its calcareous soils and south-facing exposure, producing Nebbiolo of elegance, lift and refined structure. Fenocchio’s interpretation is classical, precise and beautifully transparent to its terroir.

Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo

Appearance: Garnet with bright ruby edges and fine transparency, reflecting refined structure and a classically styled vintage.

Aroma: Red cherry, rose petal and raspberry supported by liquorice, dried herbs, anise, orange peel, earthy spice and hints of tar. Elegant and aromatic with strong floral lift and minerality from Castellero’s white-gray marls.

Palate: Pure, classical and finely structured with vibrant red fruit, high acidity, firm but polished tannins and a long, savoury, mineral-driven finish. Combines delicacy and tension, offering Fenocchio’s trademark transparency and age-worthy precision.

Body: Medium-bodied with refined texture and poised structure.

Acidity: High — providing lift, definition and long-term ageability.

Cellaring Potential: 12–20+ years, developing notes of underbrush, truffle, dried flowers and deeper savoury complexity with time in bottle.

Perfect Pairing: Braised beef, osso buco, roast game, porcini risotto, truffle dishes and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Castelmagno.

Serving Temperature: 18°C; decant for 2 hours to allow the aromatics and tannins to fully unfold.

EDKA Wines – Professional Tasting Description.