The tasting you’ve been waiting for—our Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting. Join us Thursday, February 12, from 4–6 pm for an evening designed to linger.
We’ll be pouring three beautiful Italian wines from Paolo Manzone—Barolo, Nebbiolo, and Arneis—alongside an elegant French rosé from Domaine du Bagnol. These are wines made for sharing, savoring, and gifting to someone who means a little more.
The tasting is free and very casual. Stop by anytime between 4 and 6 pm and stay as long as you like. A well-appointed charcuterie board will be on hand to enjoy along the way.
Make an evening of it in Sunapee Harbor by starting with the tasting and continuing on to Wildwood Smokehouse, the Blue Canoe or Hoptimystic.
The Paolo Manzone Estate
Paolo Manzone and his wife Luisella own and operate the estate located in Serralunga d’Alba and they own and farm 14 hectares of vineyards. The land and vineyards have been handed down from father to son for generations and the production ranges from Dolcetto d’Alba, to Barbera d’Alba, to Nebbiolo d’Alba to Barolo and even Arneis. The estate consists of hand tended vines with full regard to the traditional methods realizing the quality is made by the vines. Manzone is also a member of The Green Experience which is unique to the Piedmont region centered in the Langhe to protect and enhance biodiversity, sustainability, and to be ecologically respectful. No chemicals are used in the agriculture and priorities are given to agronomic solutions, respect for the soil, use of floral and herbal essences along with respect and honesty towards consumers insured by traceability and external certification. The winery and house is located entirely in the Cru Meriame di Serralunga having belonged to Luisella’s family for generations. To be more precise it is located on the Western Slopes between Baudana and Lazzarito Crus in a small ampitheater facing South, South West in front of Castiglione Falletto.
Paolo Manzone Barolo ‘Del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba‘
100% Nebbiolo from the Serralunga region first produced in 1999 from the cru vineyard at and elevation of 350 meters, it is all stainless steel fermented and then aged in 90% Slavonian oak large ovals (15Hl) for 24 months along with 10% French oak Tonneau. Ripe red cherries and berries on the nose with hints of mushrooms and salt licorice. Medium-to full-bodied with a very fine, lightly firm tannin framework.
Brand Highlights
- 100% Nebbiolo from the Serralunga region first produced in 1999
- Estate bottled by Paolo Manzone from the best district from low yields for true varietal character
- The younger vines of about 25 years of age from Cru Meriame are used to make this wine
Wine Making
Hand harvested grapes are where the first selections are made and are then carried to the winery in 20Kg bins to insure they arrive fully intact. First produced in 1999 from the cru vineyard at and elevation of 350 meters, it is all stainless steel fermented and then aged in 90% Slavonian oak large ovals (15Hl) for 24 months along with 10% French oak Tonneau.
Tasting Notes
Ripe red cherries and berries on the nose with hints of mushrooms and salt licorice. Medium-to full-bodied with a very fine, lightly firm tannin framework.
Paolo Manzone Nebbiolo d’Alba ‘Mirinè‘
100% Nebbiolo from Sinio first produced in 1970, the wine is all stainless steel fermented and then aged in French oak tonneau for 12 months. The vineyard is 400 meters in elevation facing South East and this wine is made from the gentle pressing of destemmed grapes at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit and eliminate oxidation. This wine is dark red with a crimson edge. Fresh cherry, dark berry fruit notes combine with dried cranberry, spice box and cocoa aromas. Full in body with grippy tannins and a crunchy acidity to keep it fresh leading to a flavorful finish.
Brand Highlights
- 100% Nebbiolo from Sinio first produced in 1970
- Estate bottled by Paolo Manzone from the best district from low yields for true varietal character
- Mirinè is the name given to this wine to honor Lisella’s father, it describes his work as a miller and a tender of vines.
Wine Making
Hand harvested grapes are where the first selections are made and are then carried to the winery in 20Kg bins to ensure they arrive fully intact. First produced in 1970 from the area of Sinio, the wine is all stainless steel fermented and then aged in French oak tonneau for 12 months. The vineyard is 400 meters in elevation facing Southeast and this wine is made from the gentle pressing of destemmed grapes at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit and eliminate oxidation.
Tasting Notes
This wine is dark red with a crimson edge. Fresh cherry, dark berry fruit notes combine with dried cranberry, spice box and cocoa aromas. Full in body with grippy tannins and a crunchy acidity to keep it fresh leading to a flavorful finish.
Paolo Manzone Roero Arneis ‘Reysú‘
100% Arneis from the Roero region of Piedmont. The vineyard is 400 meters in elevation facing South East and this wine is made from the gentle pressing of whole clusters at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit and eliminate oxidation. Battonage is used during fermentation on the fine lees to enhance complexity. This wine is straw yellow with beautiful green reflections. Delicate notes of green apple on the nose. Fresh nectarine and peach notes deliver a harmonious balance of acid & sweet with a touch of crisp minerality on the very long and pleasant finish.
Brand Highlights
- 100% Arneis from the Roero region of Piedmont
- Estate bottled by Paolo Manzone from the best district from low yields for true varietal character
- Reysu is the nickname of the Manzone family—It means “root” as is someone attached to their work and place
Wine Making
Hand harvested grapes are where the first selections are made and are then carried to the winery in 20Kg bins to insure they arrive fully intact. A correct vinification and slow refinement is varietal dependent with the goal to preserve as much of the character as possible. The vineyard is 400 meters in elevation facing South East and this wine is made from the gentle pressing of whole clusters at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit and eliminate oxiadation. Battonage is used during fermentation on the fine lees to enhance complexity.
Tasting Notes
This wine is straw yellow with beautiful green reflections. Delicate notes of green apple on the nose. Fresh nectarine and peach notes deliver a harmonious balance of acid & sweet with a touch of crisp minerality on the very long and pleasant finish.
Domaine du Bagnol – Cassis 2024
- Rose
- Grenache (50%), Cinsault (30%), Mourvedre (20%)
No estate expresses the salt-kissed limestone-driven terroir of the idyllic Provençal seaside village of Cassis like Domaine du Bagnol, and the current generation, Sébastien Genovesi, crafts a rosé of scintillating energy, chiseled calcareous musculature, and gleaming red fruits. Comprising 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 20% Mourvèdre, Bagnol’s Cassis Rosé is pressed directly and rapidly (in under two hours) to extract as little color as possible, and the bottled wine (certified organic) contains only 20 milligrams per liter of total sulfur—a factor which contributes to its gorgeous purity of texture and intense evocation of limestone soil.
