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Friday, October 5, 2018 - Visit to Giacomo Fenocchio with Claudio and Luca (Bussia, Monforte d’Alba): As Claudio said, the Barolo Normale is basically a Bussia, mainly from younger vines (around 20 years of age). In 2014, production was down from the normal 9,000 bottles to around 6,000. Maceration of around 40 days on skins, then in large format, neutral oak for three years. “Good aromatics”, said Thierry. Bright red fruit, ginger, spices, earth and dried herbs on the nose. Accessible on palate. A good entry level Barolo. Lighter bodied with red fruit and a herbal edge. Some might find the Barolo a little too herbaceous but I thought it was in good balance.

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