In addition to the Barolo Serralunga and Barolo Meriame, Paolo Manzone also makes a Barolo Riserva in good years, which he makes in a smaller edition. Paolo Manzone's Barolo Riserva 2016 from the absolute top year 2016 has recently become available. Only a careful selection of grapes from the cru Meriame, 80% of which come from 70-year-old sticks, goes into the Riserva. The Riserva matures longer than the regular Barolos, namely first 3 years in large casks of Slavonian oak, then 2 years in ceramic amphorae and finally another year in the bottle. This combination ensures a balanced, gradual maturation and gives the wine extra complexity. The wine then continues to mature in the bottle until it is released.
