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Giovanni Manzone

Giovanni Manzone is a traditional Barolo producer based in Monforte d'Alba, farming historically significant crus including Gramolere, Castelletto, and Bricat — all within Monforte d'Alba, known for powerful, tannic Barolos from Helvetian soil formations. Giovanni Manzone and his son Mauro practice a classicist approach: long maceration (25-40 days), aging in large Slavonian oak casks for a minimum of three years, and minimal intervention. Gramolere, the estate's flagship cru, is a well-exposed south-southwest slope within Monforte. At auction, 140 lots have traded at an average of $54, ranging from $22 to $141. Gramolere leads at 51 lots averaging $56; Bricat averages $50 across 28 lots; Castelletto averages $39 across 10 lots. The auction prices reflect Manzone's positioning as a quality traditional producer without the name recognition of Conterno or Mascarello, making it one of Barolo's best value propositions for collectors. Wine Advocate has scored Manzone's top crus in the 92-96 range.

Giovanni Manzone farms Gramolere, Castelletto, and Bricat in Monforte d'Alba — a commune known for Helvetian soils producing some of Barolo's most tannic, long-lived wines.

Traditional winemaking with 25-40 day macerations and 3+ years in large Slavonian oak casks produces Barolo of substantial structure, with Wine Advocate scores typically in the 92-96 range.

140 auction lots average $54 per bottle — well below peer Monforte estates with comparable critical scores — making Manzone one of Barolo's most consistently undervalued auction buys.

Gramolere leads the portfolio with 51 lots at $56 average; the $141 ceiling reflects benchmark Barolo vintages (2010, 2016) where the cru's depth and aging potential are most clearly expressed.

Auction Lots

109

Avg Price / Bottle

$53

Top Vintage

2010

Price Range

$22 – $141

In the Glass

Traditional Monforte d'Alba Barolo: dried cherry, tar, leather, dried rose, licorice, and Helvetian mineral austerity with formidable but polished tannins and high acidity. Gramolere tends toward deeper color and more intense fruit concentration; Castelletto shows more elegance and floral lift; Bricat straddles the two. All three require minimum 10 years before approaching primary drinking readiness, with great vintages evolving for 30+ years.

Portfolio

Wine	Colour	Avg Price	Lots Sold	Top Vintage
Giovanni Manzone, Barolo, Gramolere	Red	$56	51	2010
Bricat	Red	$51	40	2007
Giovanni Manzone, Barolo, Castelletto	Red	$39	10	2010
Riserva	Red	$57	8	2009

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