Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia

Winemaker Giacomo Fenocchio on the winery

“We are Giacomo Fenocchio, a family-run winery in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Barolo region. For generations, we have crafted wines that place the Nebbiolo grape and its origin at the centre. We believe great Barolo comes from patient work and respect for the character of our vineyards. That is why we follow a traditional approach, using spontaneous fermentation and extended maceration to develop colour, aromas and tannins. Our wines then mature in large Slavonian oak casks, allowing the character of the grape to shine without being dominated by oak. Our aim is to make Barolo with character, structure and the ability to evolve beautifully in the bottle.”

And on Barolo Bussia, Italy

“Our Barolo Bussia comes from the Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba. In this context, a cru is an officially defined geographical area, designated within the Barolo appellation as an MGA. Bussia is therefore more than a place name: it identifies the specific area from which our grapes come. The area is extensive, encompassing different slopes and terroirs, and has a strong reputation for powerful, structured wines with ageing potential. Our Nebbiolo grows on calcareous clay soils rich in iron. We use traditional fermentation with extended maceration, followed by around thirty months of ageing in large Slavonian oak casks. The result is a Barolo with notes of rose, liquorice and dark fruit, firm tannins and a long finish.”