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Rocche dei Manzoni

Metodo Classico Valentino Brut 2012

White classic method sparkling wine brut

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Denomination VSQ
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Area Piedmont (Italy)
Grape varieties 100% Chardonnay
Aging Traditional Method. Maturation on the lees for at least 120 months. Ridding and disgorging
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Awards

  • 2012

    95

    /100

    Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.

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Tasting notes

Perlage

Perlage

In the glass, with slow movement, we observe austere bubbles.

Profumo

Perfume

The wine is complex and persistent. The initial fragrance is dominated by ripe yellow fruit, with a marked presence of banana that, after a few moments, evolves into more exotic tropical notes such as mango and papaya, without ever losing a vibrant citrus component. The whole is enriched by an elegant essence of yellow flowers, adding a touch of floral finesse. Delicate, enveloping notes of butter follow—particularly peanut butter—which harmoniously blend with hints of dried fruit. The oak is masterfully handled: a light boisée note, accompanied by a fresh and elegant toastiness, supports the bouquet without overwhelming it, lending complexity and refinement.

Colore

Color

The color, tending toward golden hues, still shows the last traces of straw yellow. This chromatic contrast suggests a wine that is evolving, yet still retains a certain visual freshness.

Gusto

Taste

The wine opens with a clear citrus imprint, immediately accompanied by a distinct presence of tropical fruit. A light spiciness emerges on the finish, subtle and well-measured, adding complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The flavour structure is solid, with a noticeable sapidity that perfectly intertwines with the acidity, creating a dynamic and pleasant balance. The sip is soft, rounded, and fully balanced. The persistence is remarkable: the wine is long-lasting, leaving a clear and clean gustatory memory.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Charmat Method Sparkling Wines

Producer
Rocche dei Manzoni
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1974
  • Oenologist: Giuseppe Albertino
  • Hectares: 60
In 1974, Valentino Migliorini, who, along with his wife, was already the owner and promoter of a Michelin-starred restaurant, decided to buy a farmhouse in Monforte d'Alba in the Langhe.

Working with the strength of his winemaking experience and his innate ability to stay ahead of the times, in 1976, Valentino created the first Langhe blended wine: Bricco Manzoni, a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes. But he decided to go even further and, a couple of years later, in 1978, he began producing sparkling wine using the traditional method and introduced the use of small oak barrels for the aging of red wines. Migliorini was the first to import the small oak barrels to the Langhe, and in a short time these numbered 300 units.

By 1982 the small oak barrels were used for all vinification and, in 1999, the first 10-year reserve Barolo was produced. Experimentation has marked the entire production of Rocche dei Manzoni and, together with attention to detail, it has led the winery to become a great interpreter of Piedmontese red wines and opened the way for the traditional method of sparkling wine production in the Langhe.

It would take other producers more than thirty years to try their hand at sparkling wine production.
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Name Rocche dei Manzoni Metodo Classico Valentino Brut 2012
Type White classic method sparkling wine brut
Denomination VSQ
Vintage 2012
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 12.5% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Chardonnay
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Vendor Rocche dei Manzoni
Cultivation system Guyot
Plants per hectare 4500
Yield per hectare 45-55 q.
Aging Traditional Method. Maturation on the lees for at least 120 months. Ridding and disgorging
Allergens Contains sulphites