Our Growing Area
Tucked away in Monterey County, you'll find a vintner's dream. The Monterey region is a land of coastal mountains, fertile valleys and cool maritime breezes that contain rocky, alluvial soil. Here, the powerful combination of soil, elevation and climate, have all contributed to give each vintage its own powerful style.
The cool, foggy mornings and evenings, as well as reliable afternoon sunshine, combined with a long growing season, give our grapes the extra hang-time on the vine needed to develop the apple and pear tastes of our Chardonnay, the black cherry tastes of our Pinot Noir, the spicy blackberry notes of our Syrah and the creamy textures so distinct to this growing region.
In 1999, the Manzoni Estate vineyard planted two clones imported from France known for their contribution to the great red wines of Burgundy. These included two acres of teh Pommard Five clone from the Cote de Beaune, and a half-acre of Dijon clone 115. Then, just a few years later in 2002, the Manzoni family lanted three acres of Dijon clone 777.
In many vineyards, high yields are the standard. The Manzoni Estate Vineyard strives, instead, for low yield – just three to four tons per acre. The crop is thinned by hand during the ripening process dropping the green fruit and small clusters. This meticulous process assures that the fruit is properly ripened. Superior harvest standards, relying on hand labor and hand selection of grapes, assures you taht each wine you purchase is a premium vintage made from only the finest fruit.
Further, each vintage represents our finest efforts in winemaking. The Manzoni Family is dedicated to creating wines that are a beautiful addition to your cellar.
"We hope you enjoy tasting them as much as we enjoyed making them."