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Giovanni Manzone

Barolo DOCG Bricat

Sustainable
    • Description :

      Barolo Bricat is sourced from the oldest vines, in the highest, best-exposed parcel of the Gramolere vineyard. Although Bricat means 'small hill' in Piedmontese dialect, the name actually comes from the old owner of the vineyard purchased by the Manzone family in 1989.
      Location of the Vineyards: Gramolere vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Bricat is the highest, oldest and best-exposed part of the vineyard.
      Vinification: Harvest takes place during the first half of October. Maceration on the skins for 35 days at approx 82-87F.
      Aging: Aged in 500 and 700 lt Slavonian casks and French tonneaux for 36 months. Unfiltered.

      Grape varieties :

      Nebbiolo

      Altitude :

      335m - 400m ASL

      Vineyard age :

      Planted in the 1970s.

      Exposure :

      South/South-West

      Soil :

      Calcareous-clayey

      Alcohol :

      14%

      Tasting notes :

      Ruby red with garnet notes, Bricat offers bright aromas of small red berries, walnut and chocolate. A graceful Barolo, yet there is still plenty of underlying tannin in the background. Pair it with braised beef, roasts, truffle dishes and seasoned cheeses.

Press Notes

  • James Suckling
    • 2017
      93 points
    • 2015
      94 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2017
      94 points
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