Bricco Manzoni

Bricco Manzoni sits within the commune of La Morra, one of the most celebrated villages in the Barolo DOCG. It holds official Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva status, placing it among the recognized single-vineyard crus of Barolo. The site covers a relatively compact area, with individual producer parcels ranging from under one hectare to around 2.5 hectares. Its south to south-east facing slope ensures strong sunlight exposure throughout the growing season, a key factor in achieving the ripeness that Nebbiolo demands in a continental alpine climate.

• Part of the Barolo DOCG's MGA classification system, codified in 2010
• Situated in La Morra, known for producing more approachable yet still age-worthy Barolos
• South to south-east aspect drives reliable ripening for Nebbiolo
• Parcel sizes vary by producer, ranging roughly from 0.7 to 2.5 hectares

The soils at Bricco Manzoni are calcareous-clay in composition, with significant limestone and marl components. This soil profile is characteristic of La Morra's western Barolo subzone and contributes to wines that are structured yet capable of evolving gracefully over long cellaring. The continental alpine climate brings cool growing conditions, with warm summers tempered by altitude and cooler nights that preserve acidity in the Nebbiolo grape. This combination of soil and climate underpins the vineyard's reputation as one of the stronger sites for serious Barolo production.

• Calcareous-clay soils with limestone and marl promote structured, mineral-driven wines
• La Morra's soils tend toward higher clay content compared to Serralunga or Castiglione Falletto
• Continental alpine climate provides the cool conditions Nebbiolo requires for quality
• Diurnal temperature variation helps preserve natural acidity in the grapes

Bricco Manzoni is regarded as a historical cru of La Morra, with a long-standing reputation for quality Barolo production. Azienda Agricola Silvio Grasso planted their parcel in 1968, giving those vines over five decades of root depth and canopy maturity. The vineyard's inclusion in the MGA classification formally confirmed what local growers and regional experts had recognized for generations: this site consistently produces Barolo of notable character and aging potential. Fratelli Ferrero represents another established name associated with the vineyard.

• Recognized as a historical cru within La Morra long before the MGA system was formalized
• Silvio Grasso's vines date to 1968, now classified as old vines by international standards
• The MGA classification provides official recognition and label designation rights
• Fratelli Ferrero and Silvio Grasso are the principal documented producers from this MGA

Barolo from Bricco Manzoni is full-bodied, powerful, and austere in its youth, carrying all the hallmarks of serious Nebbiolo: firm tannins, high acidity, and complex aromatic structure. The wines demand patience and reward cellaring of 20 years or more. While La Morra as a commune is often described as producing the more floral and approachable expressions of Barolo compared to Serralunga d'Alba, Bricco Manzoni leans toward the more structured, age-worthy end of that spectrum. The combination of old vine material and well-suited soils produces wines with both depth and longevity.

• Full-bodied with powerful tannin structure requiring significant bottle age
• High natural acidity in Nebbiolo supports aging potential beyond 20 years
• Aromatic profile typically includes dried rose, tar, dried cherry, and earthy minerality
• Austere in youth, gaining complexity and texture with extended cellaring