BARBERA D'ALBA DOC “LA CRESTA” 2021 ROCCHE DEI MANZONI

The company owns 50 hectares and they are mainly planted with Nebbiolo for Barolo and Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for the classic method. They are all located in the municipality of Monforte and were purchased in the 70s. The average age of the plants is 35 years. The average altitude is 350 meters above sea level and the training system is Guyot. Although the practices in the vineyard and the production philosophy adopted are always the same, the different composition of the subsoil in the various areas gives rise to wines that can differ significantly from vineyard to vineyard.

The microclimate of Monforte is characterized by the high altitude of its hills. Each vineyard has its own shape and a well-defined character, however the trend of these slopes creates channels that convey air and help the vines to grow in a healthy and vigorous way.