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Barolo Big 'd Big DOCG wine — Rocche Dei Manzoni winery — Dionysus
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Barolo Big 'd Big DOCG

by Rocche Dei Manzoni · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
BaroloDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo for Barolo
Vineyard
Various vineyards belonging to Podere Rocche dei Manzoni in Monforte d'Alba (CN)
Vintages
2018 and 2019 are represented in the published awards.
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
15 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Rocche Dei ManzoniPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from various vineyards belonging to Podere Rocche dei Manzoni, all situated in Monforte d'Alba in the province of Cuneo. The vineyards are farmed sustainably with the aim of reducing fungicide use. The vines are Guyot-trained at a density of 4,000 plants per hectare.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo for Barolo.

Vinification

The grapes are selected and fermented at a controlled temperature for approximately 21 days in contact with the skins.

Ageing

The wine matures first in wood and subsequently in cement. After bottling, it receives an additional period of bottle refinement before release.

Technical data

  • Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.
  • Vintage wine: yes
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Formats: 0.75 L and 1.5 L
  • Expected cellaring life: over 30 years

The technical values describe an average across several years and may vary with the vintage.

Label / history

The first vintage in the estate's history was 1979.