Giovanni Manzone, Barolo Gramolere Vintage:2013 compact and first finish where

compact and first finish where a hint of acid tang arises

The bouquet is broad and wide-sweeping with a healthy succession of red berry

A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich

The 2011 and 2012 vintages are close cousins

a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% white Grenache fermented 80% in tank and 20% in barrel

Giovanni Manzone, Barolo Gramolere Vintage:2013 compact and first finish whereGorgeous aromas of ripe fruit, spices and light cedar. Full bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. This is balanced and wonderfully made, with great concentration. Great value too. Best after 2007. 850 cases made. JS