# Le Ciliegie (Giovanni Manzone)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Giovanni Manzone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-manzone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-manzone-le-ciliegie-2).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Manzone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba.
- **Soil:** Calcareous sandy soil, with layers of red clay.
- **Exposure:** Northeast.
- **Harvest:** Early to mid October, by hand.
- **Vinification:** Spontaneous fermentation with skins, about 20 day macerations with soft pumping over.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A juicy, crisp Barbera d'Alba, aged between cask and steel tank and bottled during waning moon. Released about 2 years after harvest in a production of several thousand bottles.

## Tasting notes

A vibrant ruby red, this Barbera offers a fresh nose of red berries and a touch of spice. The palate is juicy and fruity with bright acidity and a smooth, approachable finish.