In the heart of the Piedmont wine region stands the winery of Paolo Manzone and his wife, which they founded together in 1999. Together, they have truly some of the finest vineyards spread throughout the region. For this red wine, Luvi Langhe Rosso, Paolo cultivates Barbera, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo grapes. All this is based on Paolo Manzone's experience, as he is known as a pioneer of the Barolo region. He excels at finding the perfect balance between ancient traditions and modern winemaking techniques. This has earned him considerable recognition, and many other wineries are looking over their noses at him. Modernization can certainly produce more beautiful wines, and we taste that reflected in Paolo Manzone's selection.
The harvest of the grapes for this Luvi Langhe Rosso
This red wine is of unparalleled beauty and hails from the Langhe wine region. The vineyard bears the name Luvi, which lends itself to the sun. Planted south-facing, it allows the bunches to ripen easily. The fresh wind that prevails in the Langhe region provides the right cooling and contributes to the unique quality of the bunches. The vines are now over twenty years old, and the vines are truly at their very best, as you can taste. A wine with great diversity, power, and suppleness. The soil in which the vines grow contains a lot of clay and limestone, giving the bunches almost perfect purity and abundant ripeness.
Completely hand-harvested for this Paolo Manzone Langhe Rosso
The harvest is hand-picked at ideal ripeness. Each bunch is inspected, and only the finest are selected. The bunches arrive at the winery in small 20-kilo crates. A direct pressing follows, followed by a very long oak aging of up to twelve months for some of the wine. Paolo Manzone chooses to age the remainder in steel barrels, guaranteeing the drinkability of this Langhe Rosso. This is evident when pouring the wine. We noted impressions of ripe red and black fruit, accompanied by a lovely spiciness. Plenty of toasted and oaky notes, along with, of course, some violets and bay leaf. On the palate, it's a true treat for the palate, as it encounters impressions of ripe red and black fruit, such as berries and blackberries. Later, as the wine swirls around, we taste the depth of this red wine, with abundant richness of cedar, violets, plums, and a touch of vanilla. The long finish leaves a soft aftertaste with a hint of licorice and cocoa.
2022
