

“I am deeply connected to all my vineyards, it is a great privilege for me to make wine with these grapes.”
– Rodolfo Migliorini, Proprietor
Located in a UNESCO World Heritage territory, the Podere Rocche dei Manzoni is a winery in Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont. Founded by Valentino Migliorini in 1974, the winery now owns around 150 acres and has made a name for themselves for experimenting with new vines and winemaking techniques. The winery demonstrated themselves a pioneer when they began producing the first blended wine of the Langhe in 1976 as well as becoming the first producer to create a Metodo Classico sparkling wine in the region in 1978.
Today the microclimate of the land is characterized by the high altitude of the hills. Organic vineyard management has significantly contributed to improving the production in regards to the complexity, freshness and longevity of the wines. The winery as a whole has managed to find a way to continue to mature with the times and is always finding new ways to please their cult following.
Rocche dei Manzoni Barolo Vigna Big 1996 is a distinguished Nebbiolo from Piedmont, crafted to showcase the unique characteristics of its single vineyard site within the Barolo DOCG. The winery, established by former chef Valentino Migliorini, is known for its innovative approach, particularly in aging techniques using French oak and larger casks. This vintage is celebrated for its complexity, featuring floral notes alongside bright red fruits and subtle spices. The wine is full-bodied with silky tannins that are well-integrated, offering a long finish. This limited production wine is already approachable yet designed for further aging, representing a pinnacle of the estate's modernist style.
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