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JamieBahrain wrote: E. Pira Chiara Boschis "Mosconi" Barolo 2016- In the background in the snap below, sits a better bottle of three Malvira Roero Nebbiolos reported on earlier. The contrast to Chiara’s winemaking and viticulture is dramatic. The art of elevage is rarely apparent for me in the other Nebbiolo regions of Italy ( unless someone like Conterno invests ).

Anyways and exceptional wine. A modern wine, from a modern vintage ! Please this isn’t a reference to that obsolete notion of “modernism”.

Heady, beautiful, clean and stunning fruit purity. The aromatic complexity which starts with a fruit amalgam and divine herbal notes ends fascinatingly with an elite fruit perfume. Crafted and long, persistence is intense yet the fruit elegance of great Burgundy . It’s definitely Mosconi - with a Monforte drive and cleverly tamed tannins.


96pts +


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JamieBahrain wrote:Haven’t tried the 2001 Gramolere so await your notes ! BTW how was Conterno Fantino ? Firmly modern and acceptable to the revellers?

I think G Manzone are underrated producers with a step-up in quality recently .

I’m still in contact with the family if anyone wants a neat tasting experience ( as below )

Alas, Olek Bondonio what’s app me yesterday they are going into lockdown again .

JamieBahrain wrote:I’ve arrived for a quick stay at Monforte. Hopefully I’ll get a few wineries in but I’m a slow paced tourist preferring to experience the atmosphere of a medieval wine town such as Monforte d’Alba.

http://www.manzonegiovanni.com/

Manzone is a good consideration to look at the area . They are small, very affordable and present over a number of famous Cru’s.

After a quick shower at my apartment in Monforte it’s off to the winery for a tasting with Mauro.

Manzone is another producer that puts to rest the simplicity of the modernist / traditionalist debate . I can’t quite nail their oak regime but they are self-declared traditionalists, minimal interventionists and traditional winemaking , with a modern winery.

Barolo Castelletto 2015- Beautifully ripened fruit with cliche tar and roses and Turkish Delight chocolate notes arising from sweet strawberry/raspberry fruit and spice. This ripeness carries on the palate edges with the wine being long and gently muscular . Lots of joy inside of a decade with 2015 though no doubting cellaring potential .

93pts

Barolo Bricat 2015 is from the top of the Gramolere vineyard, a Cru within as Cru picked only in exceptional vintages .

This is bigger than the 2015 Castelletto despite Gramolere elevation and soil composition usually delivering a more elegant expression.

Concentrated dark tar masking deeper buried red fruit notes, less showy and more retrained than the Castelletto 2015. Latent potential in a powerful yet elegant and long structure- tannins Monforte ripe and firm .

94pt+

Gramolere Barolo 2014- locals are far less critical of the vintage than the rest of the market .

Distinctly perfumed here, cool and classic high notes , lovely tar nuances more open toward an old vintage car engine- rose petals too. Classical austerity , a little lean, time and food will flesh out the wine with raspberry vanilla cream fruit notes .

91pts


Gramolere Riserva 2011- Ripe and perfumed berry mix, deeper Cadbury’s Turkish Delight notes with sweetened walnuts . A very giving wine, rounded and fully loaded with generous Nebbiolo fruit concentrated rather than palate spread - a nice energy keeps interest and freshness .

93pts

Gramolere Riserva 2008- This classic vintage pairs perfectly with Manzone’s house style . Has the ripened fruit notes of Gramolere above though with cool and mineral overtones. Palate is similar - elegant and long - with red fruit focus and delineation beam like. Old fashioned Monforte tannins flood the back palate .

96pts

Gramolere Riserva 1993- vintage engine oil and spiced , well tamed red and black fruit notes . Wove is carried by a calcareous austerity , flavour profile similar to aromatics clings at the edges , light grip in persisting tertiary notes .

95pts

Castelletto Barolo 2007- Excellent plump-ripe amalgamation of red and black fruits with tertiary tobacco like development suggesting it’s in window . Delivered on a long structural package , savoury with mineral undertones, lacks fruit stuffing though food will draw less critics .

92pts

Gramolere Barolo 2010- this is in a lock down but there is still enough to see of its high quality . Black pepper and dry spices , red fruit and tar in a classic mix, compelling structure and balance. Obviously unyielding though with glamorous potential !

94pts +


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Hard to tell much here from 2018 though a step up from 2017 . Love the hard Piedmont cheeses !


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Overall, a visit to Manzone, the highest rating I could recommend for a genuine lover of Barolo .


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Looking toward Castiglione, from the cellar door , overlooking Perno Cru . They will eventually make an individual Barolo from here. I have Perno in my cellar from other producers like G Macarello and I feel Mazone will fit nicely with their style .

ticklenow1 wrote:I really enjoy the Manzone Langhe Nebbiolo. The wonderful aromatics are the highlight. I also have a few of Manzone Barolo's but can't remember which ones.

Cheers
Ian

JamieBahrain wrote:Bugger! If the colour was OK put in the fridge and try in a few days . If browning - down the sink !