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Rocche dei Manzoni – Barolo Perno Cappella di Santo Stefano – 2021
The winery’s flagship wine is this bottle, which comes from one of the appellation’s most important vineyards; in fact, Perno in the Monforte d’Alba area enjoys great prestige. Production is limited, as this historic plot is located near the small medieval chapel of Santo Stefano, built in 1200, on land that was once owned by the Vatican. First produced in 1993, this subzone features high-altitude, south-facing slopes with sandy soils rich in silt and limestone; the vines were partially planted in the 1970s, yielding less than 50 quintals per hectare. Fermentation takes place on the skins at a controlled temperature for 20 days in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in small French oak barrels (30% new) for 30 months. A wine that presents itself with imposing majesty, a true taste sensation; the aromas are intoxicating, ranging from red fruit to notes of vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it is enveloping and smooth, with balsamic notes on the finish and structured tannins of remarkable finesse. A wine to age!
- Producer: Rocche dei Manzoni
- Name: Barolo Perno Capella di Santo Stefano
- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Vintage: 2021
- Alcohol Content: 14%
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
- Production: 10000 bottles
Productive Notes: fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged in small French oak barrels (30% new) for 30 months.
Wine naturally contains solphites
107,00€
1 in stock
Description
Rocche dei Manzoni is a dynamic winery that has always been at the forefront of innovation, located in Monforte in the Langa region. It was founded by Valentino Migliorini, who arrived in the Langa in the 1970s and purchased a farmhouse in Monforte d’Alba, right in the heart of the Barolo production area. He was a rather innovative figure; he was the first to produce classic method sparkling wines using the same grapes as Champagne in a land of reds and Nebbiolo, and he was the first to bring in and use French barriques for aging wines. Over the years, he managed to cultivate 50 hectares, all located in the municipality of Monforte and divided among the best vineyards with the best exposures. From celebrated sparkling wines like the Riserva Elena and the Brut Zero to Barolos that are so full-bodied and smooth, the wines of the Rocche dei Manzoni winery have contributed to the renaissance of Langa wines, particularly in terms of quality.
