Rocche dei Manzoni – Spumante Valentino Brut Zero – 2008

Rocche dei Manzoni is a dynamic and avant-garde winery located in Monforte in the Langa. Born thanks to Valentino Migliorini, already owner of a starred restaurant, in the 1970s he landed in the Langa and bought a farmhouse right in Monforte d’Alba in the center of the Barolo production area. He was a rather innovative figure, he was the first to produce classic method sparkling wines with the same grapes as Champagne in a land of reds and Nebbiolo, and he was the first to bring and use French barriques for the refinement of wines.
Over the years he manages to cultivate 50 hectares all located in the municipality of Monforte divided into the best vineyards with the best exposure.
From the famous bubbles such as Riserva Elena and Brut zero, to the full and soft Barolos, the wines of the Rocche dei Manzoni winery have contributed to the Renaissance history of Langa wines and above all of quality.
The 2008 Brut Zero sparkling wine has been produced since the 1980s in the vineyards located in Monforte. Grapes mainly Chardonnay matures for about 120 months on the lees. Absolutely not dosed, the wine is fresh, crunchy and persistent. A great sparkling wine throughout the meal.

• Producer: Podere Rocche dei Manzoni
• Name: Spumante Valentino Brut Zsero
• Grape Variety: principally Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2008
• Alcohol Content: 12,5%
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Production:

Productive Notes: classic method for about 120 months.