2020 Barolo, Bussia, Giacomo Fenocchio, Piedmont, Italy

Claudio has 10ha in Bussia, but this is made only from five hectares of Bussia Sottana fruit.  In many ways, this could be seen as an archetypical Monforte, with a rich generosity, but with elegance interwoven by a minerality and a heady herbal note, edging towards balsamic.  The vines are in a prime sector of Bussia, around Pugnane and the character of the vintage further emphasises the wine’s fulsome character.  This is exactly what we were looking for when seeking a further expression of Monforte d’Alba.

Drink 2027 - 2038

Mark Pardoe, Wine Director, Berry Bros. & Rudd