Parusso 100 Mesi Extra Brut – Ancient Yet Contemporary The Parusso estate is at Monforte d’Alba, with a stellar reputation for great Barolo DOCG, one of the world’s greatest red wines. Meanwhile, Monforte d’Alba is one of the major wine villages of the Barolo DOCG. It has previously featured on these pages several times, and is one of my favourite …
Three Classic Italian Reds – Part 1 – Manzone Cento Anni
Three Classic Italian Reds, Part 1 – Manzone Giovanni Cento Anni Barolo Riserva 2009 Earlier this year, I reviewed two contrasting Barolo DOCGs and a Langhe Nebbiolo DOC from Manzone Giovanni, about which you can read here. Along with these wines, there was also a special edition Barolo Riserva DOCG from the 2009 vintage called Cento Anni. I deferred writing …
Manzone Giovanni – Two Contrasting Barolo DOCG Cru
Manzone Giovanni – Two Contrasting Barolo DOCG Cru Azienda Agricola Manzone Giovanni is in the heart of the Langhe hills, offering views overlooking the Barolo MGA1 terroirs of Gramolere and Castelletto. It’s at the top of the Castelletto hill, at 400 metres, near Monforte d’Alba, and was established in 1925. The Giovanni Manzone estate Having been handed down through five …