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Giacomo Fenocchio is a historic, family-run estate in the heart of Piemonte, renowned for crafting Barbera with both freshness and structure. The winery emphasizes traditional practices, low yields, and careful vineyard selection to express the typicity of the Alba hills, producing wines that balance vibrant fruit with elegance and age-worthiness.
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WINEMAKER: Giacomo Fenocchio family / Maurizio Fenocchio
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FARMING: Sustainable practices, low-yielding vineyards
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VARIETY: 100% Barbera
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TERROIR: Vineyards in the Alba zone with calcareous clay soils; rolling hills and moderate continental climate with diurnal swings contribute to vibrant acidity and aromatic lift.
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VINIFICATION: Fermentation in stainless steel with controlled temperature; gentle maceration to extract color and structure while maintaining fruit purity.
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AGING: Aged in a combination of large oak casks and stainless steel for balance and integration; soft tannins and supple texture.
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TASTING NOTES: Juicy red cherry and raspberry with hints of dried herbs, subtle spice, and bright minerality; medium-bodied with lively acidity and a persistent, harmonious finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted pork, mushroom risotto, tomato-based pasta, aged cheeses, grilled vegetables.
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).