2006 Renato Fenocchio Barbera d'Alba "Elena"

One 750ml bottle

Named after Renato’s youngest daughter Elena, this is a big and rich Barbera with luscious berry fruit and hints of mocca and leather. Beautifully balanced, it shows vibrant acid and and ripe round tannin. 
 
The Fenocchio’s farm sits amongst the most prized vineyards in Barbaresco. In fact, they hold a plot adjacent to Angelo Gaja’s and sell some of their fruit to Bruno Giacosa. What sets the Fenocchios’ apart from both Angelo and Bruno, is their commitment to do everything in the vineyard themselves and always by hand. 
 
Vintage Report: The 2006 summer was hot and dry. While August was unusually cool the heat returned and persisted deep into September, Despite a heavy rainfall before harvest there were very few problems with rot in the region. For Barbera it was a year of complexity and balance with wines that will develop nicely with age. 
 
Terroir: Alba - Langhe - Piedmonte: Alba experiences severe winters but the growing season is long. Fogs roll in toward the harvest to ensure cool nights and good acid balance in the maturing fruit. The hills around Alba are home to the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations as well as the fabled white truffle. 

Big rich berry fruit, mocha, leather