Bricco Manescotto

Bricco Manescotto sits within the commune of La Morra in Piedmont's Barolo DOCG zone. It holds official MGA status, meaning it is recognized as a geographically distinct vineyard site entitled to appear on Barolo labels. La Morra is the largest commune in the Barolo zone by area, and its MGAs are celebrated for producing wines with notably perfumed, accessible expressions of Nebbiolo relative to the more austere styles from Serralunga d'Alba and Castiglione Falletto.

• Classified as a Barolo DOCG MGA under Italian wine law
• Located in La Morra, the largest commune in the Barolo zone
• MGA designation permits the vineyard name to appear on wine labels
• Part of the broader Langhe hills landscape of southern Piedmont

The vineyard spans 27 hectares across a west-facing slope between 210 and 265 meters elevation. This aspect delivers afternoon sun exposure, extending the ripening window for Nebbiolo without the intensity of south-facing sites. The soils are a combination of clay, limestone, and sand, consistent with the Helvetian and Tortonian marine sediment deposits found throughout much of La Morra. Clay content supports moisture retention during dry summers, while the calcareous component contributes to the finesse and aromatic lift that characterizes La Morra Barolo.

• West-facing aspect captures afternoon sun for gradual, even ripening
• Elevation of 210 to 265 meters provides a continental climate buffer
• Clayey, calcareous, and sandy soils typical of La Morra's Tortonian deposits
• Clay fraction aids water retention in warm, dry vintages

Bricco Manescotto is planted exclusively with Nebbiolo, the only variety permitted for Barolo production. Nebbiolo is a late-ripening, thin-skinned variety that demands well-exposed sites to achieve full phenolic maturity. The west-facing slope of Bricco Manescotto provides the afternoon warmth Nebbiolo requires while the moderate elevation tempers excessive heat, preserving natural acidity. The combination of site characteristics and variety produces wines that balance Nebbiolo's characteristic tannin and acid structure with the softer, more floral tendencies associated with La Morra.

• Nebbiolo is the sole grape variety grown for Barolo DOCG production
• Late-ripening variety that benefits from the site's afternoon sun exposure
• Moderate elevation preserves acidity and aromatic complexity
• La Morra Nebbiolo is known for its floral, approachable character

Three producers are particularly associated with Bricco Manescotto: Giovanni Corino, Paolo Scavino, and Fratelli Revello. Giovanni Corino is a respected family estate in La Morra with a reputation for site-specific Barolo production. Paolo Scavino, based in Castiglione Falletto, has long sourced from across the Barolo zone and is recognized internationally for consistent quality. Fratelli Revello is a La Morra estate known for traditional Barolo production with strong vineyard focus. All three estates bring distinct winemaking philosophies to the fruit from this MGA.

• Giovanni Corino: La Morra family estate with vineyard-focused production
• Paolo Scavino: internationally recognized producer based in Castiglione Falletto
• Fratelli Revello: traditional La Morra estate with emphasis on MGA-level wines
• All three producers offer single-vineyard Barolo from this site