Giovanni Manzone, Barolo Le Gramolere, 2001 CS20230629 with the domaine officially founded

with the domaine officially founded in 1960 by Charles Bravay

and just a hint of white pepper

and dark fruit to shine without oak getting in the way

and it drinks like nothing you've had before

and a touch of plum lead the way

Giovanni Manzone, Barolo Le Gramolere, 2001 CS20230629 with the domaine officially foundedTraditional Barolo at perfect maturity from one of Piedmont's most under the radar gems. The Manzone family has made wine in Monforte d'Alba since 1925now run by the third generation. Their philosophy is resolutely non interventionist: indigenous yeast fermentation, long macerations, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks rather than new French barriques. At 24 years old, this Le Gramolere has developed the ethereal complexity that only patient