# Ray (Colle Manora)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Albarossa by [Colle Manora](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/colle-manora.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ray).

- **Producer:** Colle Manora
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Albarossa
- **Grape:** Albarossa 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cascina Rossa
- **Production area:** Cascina Rossa vineyard
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** First Albarossa vine planted in 1998
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest in lots by ripeness and quality. Macerates in steel for 12 to 18 days with manual punch-downs; after racking, malolactic fermentation. It rests through the winter and is bottled with the first warm weather.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Albarossa from the Cascina Rossa vineyard, facing south. The first Albarossa vine at Colle Manora was planted in 1998, and Ray won gold at Mundus Vini two years running.

## Tasting notes

Intense, brilliant garnet with violet reflections. Spicy, with red fruit on first taste and notes of flowers, field herbs and ground pepper. Combines the character of Nebbiolo and Barbera in an unusual, elegant balance; slightly dry with a persistent finish.

## Food pairings

Modern and ethnic cuisine, classic cheeses, game and spiced dishes.