Rocche dei Manzoni
Valentino Brut Metodo Classico Elena 2022
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Traditional Method: maturation on the lees for at least 30–36 months (up to 48 months), riddling and disgorgement; minimum ageing of 6 months in bottle after disgorgement before release for sale. |
- Origin: Brut sparkling wine 2022 from the Langhe, Piedmont, in a 0.75 litre bottle
- Grape variety: Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, characterised by an elegant and refined style
- Perlage: Features numerous fine, continuous and elegant bubbles, with a moderately intense rise
- Aromas: Scents of white fruit and citrus, elderflower, and a finish with a hint of bread crumb
- Awards and pairings: 95/100 Vinous; ideal for aperitifs, sushi, fish and cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Valentino Brut Metodo Classico Elena by Rocche dei Manzoni is a refined Quality Sparkling Wine created from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This Metodo Classico displays a straw yellow colour and a fine, persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals notes of white fruit, citrus and elderflower, enriched by fragrant hints of bread crust. On the palate, it boasts a well-integrated mineral freshness with a delicate savouriness, offering a dry and dynamic sip. It proves to be an ideal accompaniment for aperitifs, raw fish, sushi and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in Piedmont, among the hills of the Langhe, the chosen territory where Rocche dei Manzoni operates. The vineyards located in Monforte d’Alba are cultivated using sustainable farming practices aimed at preserving the ecosystem’s balance. The use of the Guyot training system ensures the harmonious development of the vines and the excellent quality of the grapes. This unique microclimate gives the glass a profile of great precision that faithfully expresses the territorial character, confirming the vocation of a region capable of excelling even in the complex production of sparkling wines.
How it is produced
The process strictly follows the timings of the Metodo Classico, with the second fermentation taking place directly in the bottle. The wine undergoes a slow maturation on the lees for a period ranging from thirty to thirty-six months, a crucial phase for enriching its aromatic profile and depth of flavour. Following the traditional steps of remuage and disgorgement, the sparkling wine requires a final ageing in the bottle of at least six months. This final rest allows every structural component to harmonise, perfecting the elegance of the perlage before tasting.
History and Curiosities
The Valentino Brut Metodo Classico Elena 2022 from Rocche dei Manzoni is a refined expression of the Langhe. The result of sustainable agriculture, this elegant sparkling wine matures on the lees for between 30 and 48 months, gaining complexity before a final six months of rest in the bottle. Awarded 95 points by Vinous, it embodies the excellence of the Piedmontese Metodo Classico, harmoniously blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a lengthy maturation that delivers a profound sip, enhanced by lively mineral freshness and an extremely fine perlage.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Albertino
- Hectares: 60
Working with the strength of his winemaking experience and his innate ability to stay ahead of the times, in 1976, Valentino created the first Langhe blended wine: Bricco Manzoni, a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes. But he decided to go even further and, a couple of years later, in 1978, he began producing sparkling wine using the traditional method and introduced the use of small oak barrels for the aging of red wines. Migliorini was the first to import the small oak barrels to the Langhe, and in a short time these numbered 300 units.
By 1982 the small oak barrels were used for all vinification and, in 1999, the first 10-year reserve Barolo was produced. Experimentation has marked the entire production of Rocche dei Manzoni and, together with attention to detail, it has led the winery to become a great interpreter of Piedmontese red wines and opened the way for the traditional method of sparkling wine production in the Langhe.
It would take other producers more than thirty years to try their hand at sparkling wine production. Read more
| Name | Rocche dei Manzoni Valentino Brut Metodo Classico Elena 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Rocche dei Manzoni |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Valentino Brut Metodo Classico Elena 2022 from Rocche dei Manzoni is a refined expression of the Langhe. The result of sustainable agriculture, this elegant sparkling wine matures on the lees for between 30 and 48 months, gaining complexity before a final six months of rest in the bottle. Awarded 95 points by Vinous, it embodies the excellence of the Piedmontese Metodo Classico, harmoniously blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a lengthy maturation that delivers a profound sip, enhanced by lively mineral freshness and an extremely fine perlage. |
| Origin | Langhe |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 45–50 q/ha |
| Fermentation | Maturation on the lees for at least 30–36 months (up to 48 months) |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Metodo Classico (fermentation in the bottle) with prise de mousse; maturation on the lees for at least 30–36 months (up to 48 months); riddling and disgorgement; minimum ageing of 6 months in the bottle after disgorgement before release for sale. |
| Aging | Traditional Method: maturation on the lees for at least 30–36 months (up to 48 months), riddling and disgorgement; minimum ageing of 6 months in bottle after disgorgement before release for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |