# Il Crutin (Giovanni Manzone)

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

- **Producer:** Giovanni Manzone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Gramolere
- **Production area:** Il Crutin, a historic house in the heart of the Gramolere MGA, Monforte d'Alba; owned by the family since 2001. A new vineyard planted in 2020 will add to production in a few years.
- **Harvest:** Mid to late October, by hand.
- **Vineyard planting:** New vineyard planted in 2020; the plot has belonged to the family since 2001.
- **Vinification:** Spontaneous fermentation with a short 6 to 7 day maceration, to keep the fruit crunchy and drinkable.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A delicate, juicy Langhe Nebbiolo named for Il Crutin, the family's historic rock-cut cellar house in Gramolere. First produced in 2000, aged between cask and steel, and released about a year and a half after harvest.

## Tasting notes

This Nebbiolo displays a garnet hue, offering an aromatic bouquet of dried roses, cherry, and a hint of tar. On the palate, it is structured with firm tannins and a long, complex finish.