Barbera d'Alba "Le Ciliegie" 2024

Barbera d'Alba "Le Ciliegie" from the Giovanni Manzone winery is produced on the Castelletto hill, in Monforte d'Alba.

Mauro and Giovanni Manzone produce two different Barberas, which differ mainly in their winemaking style. Le Ciliegie is the simpler of the two: aged only in steel, it is characterized by higher acidity and drinkability.

The winery: Giovanni Manzone

The Giovanni Manzone winery was founded in 1925 in Castelletto, Monforte d'Alba. Over the years, it has always cultivated red grape varieties typical of the Langhe, such as Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo, focusing primarily on Barolo. Simultaneously, it has overseen the recovery and development of an almost forgotten white grape variety, which is now produced under the Langhe Rossese Bianco label. Today, Mauro and his father, Giovanni Manzone, lead the winery, personally handling all aspects of vineyard cultivation, which are all located around the winery in the Castelletto and Gramolere subzones, and winemaking. Historically, the winery has a sustainable approach to viticulture.