Bricco Manzoni

HISTORY

The first blended red wine in the region.

In the 70’s, the Langhe was a simple farming area not known internationally–as it is now–for some of the finest red wines in the world. People took a direct approach with their red grapes: nobody blended them. In 1976, Rocche dei Manzoni sent a shock through the region when they introduced Bricco Manzoni, composed of 80% Nebbiolo and 20% Barbera grapes.

The wine has been so influential that it has inspired many other producers in the area to make a blended wine of their own. Today, it would be difficult to find a winery in the Langhe that does not offer some version of it.

TECHNICAL DATA

Designation: Langhe Rosso D.O.C.
Area of origin: various vineyards belonging to Podere Rocche dei Manzoni, all located in Monforte d'Alba (CN)
First year of production: 1976
Type of agriculture: sustainable, aimed at reducing fungicides
System type: Guyot 4000 plants per hectare
Type of grapes: blend
Vinification: selection of the grapes, fermentation at controlled temperature in contact with the skins for about 14 days
Alcohol content: 14%
Aging: the wine is aged in wood and then in cement. After bottling, further refining in bottle prior to market release.
Expected storage lifetime: 20/30 years
Bottle sizes: 0,75 L / 1,5 L / 3 L / 5 L / 12 L
Peculiarity: First blended wine in Langa in 1976

The data shown is based on an average of several years and may vary according to individual vintage.

AWARDS

2016
Vinous 92

2013
James Suckling 92
Luca Maroni - I Migliori Vini Italiani 93
Expovina Gold diplom