Domaine Giovanni Manzone - Barbera d'Alba Le Ciliegie 2017
Italy
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
James Suckling
"Lots of blueberries as well as bright lemons and orange peel. Light to medium-bodied body with lots of orange marmalade and watermelon flavors. Fine tannins and a very fruity but still quite tasty finish. Drink now." (James Suckling 2019) A most seductive Barbera!
Features
Estate
Domaine Giovanni Manzone
Cuvée
Le Ciliegie
Vintage
2017
Designation
Barbera d'Alba
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100 % Barbera
Terroirs
Limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
10-day maceration at 28°C
Breeding
In stainless steel vats for 10 months, then in barrels for 2 months
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby with purple veining
Nose
Rich and sharp with notes of redcurrants and plums
Mouth
Welcoming, deep and well-balanced on the acidity, with good length.
Serve
À 14-16°
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with tagliatelle, ravioli and white meats
Giovanni Manzone Estate
Barbera d'Alba
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
Manzone Giovanni continues to produce some of the region's most unique Barolos.
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
About the domain :
Manzone Giovanni is a small producer who works magic with Nebbiolo.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Lots of blueberries as well as bright lemons and orange peel. Light to medium-bodied body with lots of orange marmalade and watermelon flavors. Fine tannins and a very fruity but still quite tasty finish. Drink now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 07/06/2022
Very nice fresh palate, black fruit, undergrowth.
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Note and review by M. DENIS M. Published on 25/07/2022
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Note and review by M. JEAN-MARIE B. Published on 24/02/2020
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