limestone-rich vineyards in Gussago
and subtle oxidative spice
The 2024 vintage was celebrated as one of Kumeu River's finest despite yields down 30-50%—ripe stone fruit with crystalline acidity
shaped by cooler weather and a focus on balance
This is a superb single-vineyard Barolo from a producer consistently praised for his innovation and precision
Renato Fenocchio, Barberesco Starderi, 2020 012926OFFER 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,