# Bricat (Giovanni Manzone)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Giovanni Manzone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-manzone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-manzone-bricat).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Manzone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Gramolere
- **Production area:** Single vineyard in the Gramolere MGA, Monforte d'Alba. Original vines are over 50 years old, with a small part of ancient Rosé Nebbiolo biotype.
- **Soil:** Calcareous sandy soil, with layers of red clay.
- **Exposure:** Southwest.
- **Harvest:** Mid to late October, by hand.
- **Vineyard planting:** The vineyard and Ciabot Bricat were bought by the estate in 1989; the first vintage was 1994.
- **Vinification:** Spontaneous fermentation with skins, 30 to 40 day macerations with soft pumping over.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A warm, complex and elegant Barolo from a single plot in Gramolere, partly planted with the old Rosé Nebbiolo biotype, which lends finesse. Aged about 3 years in cask plus a few months in concrete.

## Tasting notes

This Barolo Bricat, aged for 24 months in barrique and 24 months in large barrel, exhibits a deep garnet color with an intense and complex bouquet of dried flowers, truffle, and balsamic notes. The palate is exceptionally structured and tannic, offering a long, elegant finish with remarkable depth.