# Rosserto (Giovanni Manzone)

> White, Langhe DOC Rossese Bianco by [Giovanni Manzone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-manzone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-manzone-rosserto).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Manzone
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rossese Bianco
- **Grape:** Rossese Bianco
- **Production area:** Two vineyards, in the Castelletto MGA and the Gramolere MGA, Monforte d'Alba. Original planting from 1982, a newer one from 2011.
- **Soil:** Calcareous sandy soil, with layers of red clay.
- **Exposure:** East-northeast.
- **Harvest:** Late September to early October, by hand.
- **Vineyard planting:** Original vines planted in 1982, with a newer planting in 2011.
- **Vinification:** Short skin maceration before pressing, then spontaneous fermentation for about 30 days.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A deep, intriguing white made from Rossese Bianco, a rare indigenous variety that Giovanni Manzone rescued from near extinction and replanted in 1982, becoming Langa's leading producer of it. Aged in tonneaux and released about 2 years after harvest.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw in color, this Rossese Bianco presents delicate floral and citrus notes on the nose. The palate is crisp and refreshing with a subtle mineral undertone.