Manzone Barolo DOCG Gramolere Riserva 2017 i trækasse

Owen Bargreen

A totally head-turning bottling the 2017 Giovanni Manzone ‘Gramolere Riserva’ was sourced from more than 50 year old vines which are located on the steep section of the vineyard. THis location is rich in fossils and rocky soils. Rich and unctuous on the mouth, this revels in its core of loganberry and red cherry flavors with black plum, wet rock and orange peel flavors that collide with the mouth-watering acidity. Totally amazing to enjoy now, this has a very long life ahead of it. Give this at least an hour in the decanter if enjoying now. Drink 2025-2050.

Antonio Galloni

The 2017 Barolo Gramolere Riserva is potent, deep wine. Macerated red cherry, cinnamon, spice, new leather, incense, kirsch and tobacco all take shape in the glass. Bright Gramolere acids appear on the mid-palate and finish, adding lift, vibrancy and persistence. This is a very pretty and expressive Riserva that can be enjoyed now or cellared.

Owen Bargreen

The finest wine in the collection, the world-class 2016 Giovanni Manzone ‘Gramolere Riserva’ Barolo comes from 50 year old vines that are set on the steepest portion of the vineyard. The site is set to southern and south-western exposure and soils are calcareous and sandy, rich in stones and fossils. This is beautifully textured wine that is already nicely evolved. Red rose petals and wet stone combine with citrus blossom water, sandy soils, tart cherry and shades of red licorice on the palate. A masterpiece, this beauty will live on for at least another twenty years to come.

Wine Spectator

Glorious ripe berry, spice and humidor aromas. Full-bodied and chewy, yet polished and refined, with a solid core of fruit and a long, long finish. A beauty.

Robert Parker

The Manzone 2010 Barolo Riserva Gramolere is a dark and enriched expression that puts on a beautiful performance. This is in part due to the attributes of the classic 2010 vintage that is known for its powerful, centered and elegant wines. This expression is already drinking beautifully in its current state. It shows hints of tertiary evolution with campfire ash and dried licorice powder that add complexity and finesse. The wine also benefits from a more elaborate winemaking process (it ages in tonneaux for 48 months) with oak-driven notes of baking spice and toasted almond. These tones are tucked neatly into the thick fiber and consistency of this beautiful Barolo. Only 1,700 bottles were produced.