2012 Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 90 Days Submerged Cap
Producer: Giacomo Fenocchio Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy Varietal: Nebbiolo Year: 2012 Decanter, 94 Points Carlo Fenocchio favours long fermentations and prolonged ageing in casks for his traditional Barolos. This Riserva is named after the process of submerging the cap for 90 days to extract more color, flavor and tannin from the skins. Theres some slight evolution, but not oxidation, on the nose, with tobacco, tar, and red fruit as well as a rose petal note. The attack is juicy, broad and succulent, leading to a palate thats very c