limestone-rich vineyards in Gussago
This 2018 vintage offers rich black cherry and cassis flavors with hints of vanilla and cedar from oak aging
offering a glimpse into the artistry of both its vineyard and winemaker
with the kind of structure and restraint you might expect from a Loire Cab Franc or Cru Beaujolais—not your typical California Zin
pressed in a traditional wooden vertical press
Renato Fenocchio, Barberesco Starderi, 2020 limit-1-per-customer limestone-rich vineyards in GussagoTraditional Barbaresco from Starderione of Neive's most prestigious crus, a steep hillside with southwest exposure. The Fenocchio family has farmed in Barbaresco since the early 1800s. Renato worked as cellar master elsewhere until 1993, when he and wife Milva purchased land in Starderi and founded their own estate. First bottling: 2000 vintage (1,349 bottles). Now 11 hectares across Neive, Barbaresco, and Treiso. Native yeast fermentation 10 15 days,