COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giovanni Manzone
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Manzone Barolo Gramolere 2018 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Azienda Agricola Giovanni Manzone, a family winery with a history dating back to 1925, this wine originates from the Gramolere vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. This site is characterized by steep slopes, a south-southwest exposure, and stony, calcareous soil with abundant fossils. The 2018 vintage is noted for its supple and aromatic qualities, offering a more approachable style. The Manzone philosophy emphasizes traditional, terroir-driven winemaking with minimal intervention, respecting the land and allowing the vineyard's unique identity to be expressed.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gramolere vineyard boasts vines averaging 30-35 years old.
Fact 02
Soils are rich in ancient fossils, hinting at the vineyard's deep history.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage is described as having a 'Burgundian' feel by some critics.
Fact 04
Manzone employs spontaneous fermentation for their Nebbiolo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Manzone Barolo Gramolere 2018 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process begins with spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a maceration period of 30-40 days with soft pumping over. The wine is then aged for 30 months in neutral oak casks (botti), followed by a period in concrete tanks for natural decantation. Minimal sulfur is added, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and unclarified. Sustainable farming practices are employed in the vineyard.
