Red

Cannubi

By Giacomo Fenocchio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giacomo Fenocchio Cannubi

Barolo from the historic Cannubi cru in the village of Barolo, 100% Nebbiolo Michet from a 0.5 ha plot, about 3,000 bottles a year. Approx. 14-14.5% vol.

Tasting notes

Deep garnet red with ruby reflections. The bouquet is rich in fruit and floral fragrances with strong, warm spiced scents. An elegant and velvety wine, marked by completeness, balance and well-known longevity.

Pairs well with

Red meat, game and aged cheeses typical of the local cuisine, and many rich international dishes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100% (Michet)
Cru / vineyard
Cannubi
Production area
Barolo (historic Cannubi cru in the village of Barolo)
Soil
Tortoniano: marl with tuff and a prominent presence of sand, which keeps it always dry
Exposure
South-East
Harvest
First fifteen days of October
Vineyard planting
0.5 ha; vines average 30 years old; hilly zone at around 280 m a.s.l.; yield 70 quintals per hectare; 3,000 bottles a year
Vinification
Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for up to 40 days in stainless steel tanks. Aged 6 months in stainless steel, 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks (20-25 hl), then refined in bottle.
Serving temperature
17-18 degrees

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