In Piedmont, particularly in Monferrato, a winery historically tied to the fashion and motor world has, for many years, been producing with a clear vision and unwavering dedication. Across its 100 hectares, 20 of which are vineyards, it crafts a range of wines where cultural identity takes center stage, each one the result of thoughtful value-based and emotional reasoning.
Rosso Barchetta is a tribute to the world of motors. The Colle Manora estate has selected two grape varieties with an ‘International History,’ renowned for having contributed to some of the world’s most celebrated wines. This blend, characterized by vigor and refinement, pays homage to the elegance and power of historic cars, such as vintage Ferrari.
The wine is a blend, also known as a “Bordeaux-style blend,” presented in a bottle with a distinctive label inspired by the chassis plate of Ferrari cars. For those already familiar with it, this design makes the product instantly recognizable while also allowing for the numbering of each bottle produced.
This wine is the result of expert winemaking and a precise, methodical blend. Even in the wide tasting glass, it immediately invites the nose with its vibrant and luminous red hue, a testament to its refinement in high-quality barriques.
The bouquet is clean and precise, offering a broad aromatic profile. The characteristic vegetal notes of its two grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (in a percentage that varies from 40/60% to 35/65%), highlight its freshness. The aroma is well-balanced, with hints of red fruit jam, spices like black pepper, and earthy notes such as licorice, finishing with a delicate touch of tobacco.
On the palate, the entry is full and rounded, with a pleasant tannic structure and a soft, enveloping finish.
The driving force of this winery and its ambition to navigate international markets is perfectly encapsulated in Rosso Barchetta. Here’s to a successful journey, one that Colle Manora undoubtedly deserves.
Company Profile
Giorgio Schön and Marina Orlandi Contucci have transformed the historical company Colle Manora over time, establishing new vineyards and renewing the structure and technology of the cellar. Colle Manora is a blend of the characteristics that make Italy famous across the world: quality, style, and passion. The pride of this historic region, with its indigenous vines, combined with the aromatic fantasies of some foreign vines, produces wines with precise imprints: the Italian style inspired by Mila Schön, the Lady of Fashion’s creative flair; the passion for racing reds expressed in the brand: a simple stroke of a red combined with a bunch. Between the ancient villages of Quargnento and Fubine Monferrato, the property sits atop a hill at the heart of a scenic amphiteater of vineyards that is bordered to the north and east by acacia, oak, and wild cherry forests. A total of 20 of the company’s approximately 100 hectares are planted with grapes in an excellent environment.
COLLE MANORA
Strada Bozzola, 5 Quargnento, Alessandria
info@collemanora.it – +39 0131 219252
https://www.collemanora.it
