Giovanni Manzone

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Il Crutin

Sustainable

- Description :
  Il Crutin is made with 100% Nebbiolo sourced from grapes grown in the Castelletto and Gramolere vineyards in Monforte d'Alba. Il Crutin ('small cellar' in Piedmontese dialect) is an old house located on the Gramolere hill: hand-carved in the rock in the 1800s, purchased by Giovanni Manzone in 2000.
  Vinification: Harvest takes place during the first half of October. Maceration on the skins for 5-6 days at approx. 82F.
  Aging: Aged on lees in 700lt casks for 6 months, followed by approx 10 months in bottle.
  Grape varieties :
  Nebbiolo
  Altitude :
  335m - 400m ASL
  Exposure :
  West / South-West
  Soil :
  Calcareous-clayey
  Alcohol :
  13.5%
  Tasting notes :
  Refined aromas of cherry, raspberry and violet followed by blueberry, vanilla, rose and plum. Balanced with a long, persistent finish. Delicious with rich and hearty pasta dishes.

Press Notes

James Suckling
- 2019
  93 points

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