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2022 Margherita Otto Langhe Nebbiolo #235396937
750ml
2 In Stock
2 In Stock
Reviews 91 points Vinous "...is a very serious wine from Alan Manley, made all the more notable by the challenges of the growing season. Racy, layered Nebbiolo fruit and sweet aromatics all open in the glass. The 2022 is a blend of fruit from several sites, all co-fermented and aged in cask for 12 months. I would give this a bit of time in bottle as the tannins a pretty imposing in the early going. (AG)" Jancis Robinson "Authentic, deep nose of Nebbiolo and with the complexity of a Barolo. Raspberry and cherry with a savoury, spicy undertow. Great purity and focus. You can clearly see there was quite a bit of effort in making this wine. Wild strawberry and raspberry, supple and with sandpapery tannins that defy the torrid vintage, as intense heat and drought often result in dry and hard tannins. Great length and depth and with maximum hedonism factor. (WS)"
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About Margherita Otto
Situated in Monforte d'Alba, Margherita Otto, a relatively new winery, is the dream come true of Alan Manley, an American gastronome who relocated to Piemonte with an aspiration to produce his own Barolo. After gaining experience from renowned wineries like Bartolo Mascarello, Luciano Sandrone, and Cavallotto, Manley procured vineyard parcels in Monforte d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga d'Alba.
At Monforte d'Alba, his parcel borders the Ginestra cru at a high altitude (470-500m), while his plot in Castiglione Falletto is situated in the steep Pernanno cru. The Serralunga d’Alba site touches the Vigna Rionda cru. These well-positioned plots enable the production of high-quality wines.
Manley's winemaking follows the time-honored method of assemblaggio, co-fermenting different parcels to make a singular wine. Wines are fermented traditionally using the capello sommerso method for around 45 days, followed by aging in Botti (large oak barrels) for at least three years. These methods contribute to remarkably structured wines, focusing on elegance and precision. Their mineral-driven nature, backed by well-balanced acidity and tannic structure, promises a potential aging period of 15-20 years or more.
The vineyards vary in size, from Pernanno MGA's (Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive) 0.25ha to Vignane MGA's extensive 1.6ha, the latter having multiple grape varieties. All plots are tended manually, with a tractor utilized for mowing and soil treatments in Monforte, Serralunga, Vignane, and Coste di Rose. Vines are pruned using the Guyot system, and each carries 6-9 bunches of grapes. In terms of treatments, minimal copper and sulfur dosages are employed alongside composted algae fertilizer to maintain plant and fruit health.
At Cantina Margherita Otto, the Nebbiolo grape reigns supreme. The cellar boasts a variety of Botti, ranging from 10 to 50 hectoliters, all crafted by the Mittelberger cooperage in Bolzano, Italy. Made from Alsace-sourced French oak, these neutral-flavored barrels play a crucial role in the maturation of Margherita Otto's remarkable Barolo.
At Monforte d'Alba, his parcel borders the Ginestra cru at a high altitude (470-500m), while his plot in Castiglione Falletto is situated in the steep Pernanno cru. The Serralunga d’Alba site touches the Vigna Rionda cru. These well-positioned plots enable the production of high-quality wines.
Manley's winemaking follows the time-honored method of assemblaggio, co-fermenting different parcels to make a singular wine. Wines are fermented traditionally using the capello sommerso method for around 45 days, followed by aging in Botti (large oak barrels) for at least three years. These methods contribute to remarkably structured wines, focusing on elegance and precision. Their mineral-driven nature, backed by well-balanced acidity and tannic structure, promises a potential aging period of 15-20 years or more.
The vineyards vary in size, from Pernanno MGA's (Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive) 0.25ha to Vignane MGA's extensive 1.6ha, the latter having multiple grape varieties. All plots are tended manually, with a tractor utilized for mowing and soil treatments in Monforte, Serralunga, Vignane, and Coste di Rose. Vines are pruned using the Guyot system, and each carries 6-9 bunches of grapes. In terms of treatments, minimal copper and sulfur dosages are employed alongside composted algae fertilizer to maintain plant and fruit health.
At Cantina Margherita Otto, the Nebbiolo grape reigns supreme. The cellar boasts a variety of Botti, ranging from 10 to 50 hectoliters, all crafted by the Mittelberger cooperage in Bolzano, Italy. Made from Alsace-sourced French oak, these neutral-flavored barrels play a crucial role in the maturation of Margherita Otto's remarkable Barolo.