It's vibrant and youthful, with delicate yet luscious strawberry, redcurrant and cherry aromas and a rosy scent. The palate is fleshy with well-rounded tannins that are ripe and extremely polished, resulting in a wine that's opulent yet not overdone.
Reviews:
Dark aromas of graphite, potpourri, smoke, bergamot and dried cherries shape this meaty, concentrated Barolo. Firm tannins, a dusty texture and refreshing acidity lead to a powerful, mint-laced finish. Extracted and balanced for the long haul. 97pts. James Suckling
All about finesse and vibrancy, the 2021 Villero is a stunner. Perfumed berry, rose, spice and eucalyptus lead the nose, while the full-bodied palate delivers cherry, strawberry, orange zest and star anise. Refined tannins and bright acidity keep it energized. 97pts. Kerin O'Keefe
Crafted from 65-year-old vines, the 2021 Villero is as expressive as it is textured. Smoke, cinnamon, violet and sarsaparilla lead to a rich mid-palate of dark fruit framed by grainy tannins and sappy acidity. Brilliant balance. 96pts. Decanter
The 2021 Barolo Villero is laced with spice, leather, herbs, menthol and licorice. It exudes depth, structure and classicism, with signature balsamic inflections and virile intensity. A superb showing. 96pts. Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Floral and layered, the 2021 Villero opens with blood orange, red berries, clove, mint and cedar incense. Medium-bodied and linear with refined tannins, bright acidity and a tapering finish. 95pts. Jeb Dunnuck
Producer: Giacomo Fenocchio
Region: Piedmont
Grape: Nebbiolo
Alcohol: 14.5%
Size: 750ml
Producer Info: In April of 1989, Claudio Fenocchio assumed all farming and winemaking duties his father Giacomo had previously held. These were challenging times for Barolo. When many producers were exploring new avenues to produce Barolo, and finding great commercial success, Claudio never strayed from the path of tradition. Just like the 4 generations that preceded him, he perpetuated the time-honoured techniques passed on to him.
Today, Claudio remains committed to crafting classic wines with an authentic expression and an unwavering focus on purity of fruit. Claudio's wines display a level of terroir clarity that only producers of higher echelon manage to create. The Giacomo Fenocchio estate is comprised of prized vineyards (14 hectares in total) spread across Cannubi in Barolo, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, and Bussia in Monforte d'Alba, where the family cantina rests.
Modernity has found its way in the cantina. Stainless steel tanks and wooden fermenters coexist. They're used to produce the whites along with the lush, bright reds that made the estate's renown. Then, there are the venerated staples, made in large Slavonian oak casks dominating the pristine cellar. Claudio is partial to ambient yeasts, and though current macerations are long, he has been experimenting with ones that last as long as 90 days - an exploration of past methods that is yielding very promising results.
His vineyard management philosophy revolves around the enhancement of the various characteristics of the soil in each parcel, favouring optimum picking time to obtain fruit able to reach optimal ripeness and with a unique aromatic and flavour profile. "
