COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Manera Fratelli
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
This Barbaresco is crafted by the Manera family, who have been cultivating vineyards in the scenic Langhe hills of Piedmont for generations. The grapes are sourced from the prestigious 'Rizzi' Cru (MGA), a vineyard renowned for its steep, south-facing slopes and limestone-rich soils. This unique terroir imparts a distinct elegance, structure, and mineral complexity to the Nebbiolo grape, making it one of the most respected designations within the Barbaresco appellation.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Rizzi vineyard is one of the largest and most consistently high-performing crus in the entire Barbaresco zone.
Fact 02
The Manera family winery has been operating in the heart of the Langhe region since the early 1950s.
Fact 03
Nebbiolo is named after 'nebbia', the Italian word for fog, which frequently blankets the Piedmontese hills during autumn harvests.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nebbiolo grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness from the Rizzi vineyard. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, accompanied by an extended maceration period on the skins to extract the grape's signature firm tannins and complex aromatic compounds. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (botti) for a minimum of 12 to 24 months, allowing the structure to soften while preserving the pure varietal character of the fruit.
