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Podere Rocche Dei Manzoni

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Rocche dei 7 Fratelli Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Tom Casagrande
9.1

I wish Barbarescos would come with a back label telling you how tannic the wine is, kind of like Alsace now does the sweetness bar. Many of the less expensive ‘19s are drinking well now, but this one is quite tannic. The nose has nice cherry fruit and a leathery note. It’s got nice flavor intensity and ripeness on the palate, but then the mouth-puckering tannins hit. Needs a few more years. — 11 days ago

Ray, Bob and 11 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Who cares people who can not understand that tannins preserve the wines for 20 years (if the fruit is there)….but it is tough to convince our better half’s…..
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I agree with @Pinotman /// Andreas that expecting most Barolo/Barbaresco to be even barely drinkable within 10 years (for me personally, 20 years) is largely a very tough ask — in fact, what makes Nebbiolo from those regions worth drinking is cellaring them for many years. NOT a personal criticism in any respect, but back in 1985 my brother and I spent 3 nights in Barbaresco drinking and buying super cheap (less than $10) Barbaresco/Barolo from the 1950s (1958, best vintage, 1953 and 1950) and drinking them, they were all incredible. That formed my opinion above, and is why I RARELY buy them any longer, I have a small stash from 1978 to 1985 (30 or so bottles?) that we occasionally open. I kinda believe that if you don’t buy these wines before you’re 40 (or buy older vintages at auction), why bother? Cheers!!!
Tom Casagrande

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@Pinotman /// Andreas @Doug Powers - I can understand the more expensive crus having significant tannic structure for a slow unfurling, but it’s the tannic variability of the basic, entry-level bottlings that can be frustrating.

Valentino

Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 1978

Byron Hewett
9.5

The label says Valentino on the top but the bottom says Podere Rocche dei Manzoni. This is a spectacular wine. Deep, rich and very alive. #2 WOTN. — 2 years ago

Andrew, Ira and 12 others liked this

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Quatr Nas Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Blend 2016

Adolf Kristjansson
9.3

Incredible blend. Highly recommended. — 3 months ago

Charlotte Kristjansson
with Charlotte

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Riserva Vigna Madonna Assunta La Villa Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Ray Vanderhoff
9.4

Muddy ruby color with a brick rim. Aromas of black cherry/currant/plum with hints of wet soil, tar, leather and truffles. Same fruits on the pallet with additional notes of black licorice, dried sage and tobacco. Nice acidity level and the tannins are mellowing out. Medium bodied and very traditional in style. Touch of milk chocolate and menthol on the very long finish. Could age longer but glad we opened this one. Quite the crowd pleaser. Thanks for sharing, Kase and Petey! — 10 months ago

Daniel, Paul and 4 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1982

Byron Hewett
9.4

Beautiful wine. Almost as good as the 1978 Rocche dei Manzoni Riserva Barolo. The Produttori has known what they are doing for a long, long time!! — 2 years ago

Andrew, Ira and 16 others liked this

Lodali

Vigneto Rocche dei 7 Fratelli Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2013

Erik Michielsen
9.1

Half bottle hiding on the menu = found and re-ordered. Beautiful orange/brown Barbaresco on the swirl, lovely floral nose and arm in arm buds with the roast duck — 2 years ago

Debbie Kim
with Debbie
LM and Ericsson liked this

Le Rocche Dei Barbari

Riserva Morasi Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2014

Lyle Fass
9.6

Words fail me. The best Nebbiolo no one has heard of. Wow. Insane texture and aroma.
 — 7 months ago

Michael, Pinotman and 11 others liked this

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Vigna d'la Roul Barolo Nebbiolo 2007

Andrew Cullimore
9.0

Medium deep ruby , quite young looking . Some dry , wood spice at first then raspberry, red cherry . Quite sweet on the palate , cherry , touch of anis and mint . Quite rich and generous , firm gritty tannins , touch of alcohol warmth noticeable . Good balanced acidity . Showing pretty young still , s bit rustic in style , showing the warmth of the vintage . Needs a bit more time , better in 3–5 years and will last well a further 5-8 — 8 months ago

Tom, Anthony and 3 others liked this

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Valentino Brut Rose 0 Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Ming L
9.2

This is brut zero rose.

The aromatic nose shows pink grapefruit, strawberry, lime, light yeast, and hint of ginger. The palate is vivacious yet poised with round acidity, not something I expected from brut zero. Gentle persistent mousses.

Blend of PN and chard with 60 months on lees. Rocche dei Manzoni was the first winery (and one of the few) from Langhe to produce sparkling wine in tradition method. — 10 months ago

Tom, Bob and 1 other liked this

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Vigna Big 'd Big Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Ray Vanderhoff
9.2

Very dark ruby color. Called Big d’ Big for a reason. Bold aromas of violets, pot pourri, leather and dark cherry. Intense flavors of black berry/cherry, figs, vanilla and baking spices. Firm tannins, full bodied and medium-plus acidity. Pretty well balanced. Aged in large barriques. This is a style of Barolo (very fruit forward) more suited to New World wine drinkers. Quite good. Thank You Ron B. — 2 years ago

Daniel, Jason and 4 others liked this