A guide to Manzoni Bianco worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Manzoni Bianco in Alto Adige

Brunnenhof Mazzon ★ 4.7

DOC Alto Adige Pinot NeroPinot Noir, Lagrein, Gewuerztraminer, Chardonnay, Manzoni Bianco5 haFounded 1894Rottensteiner family (Kurt and Johanna Rottensteiner)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDMazon

A historic 5-hectare estate on the Mazzon plateau, certified organic since 2011 and run by Kurt and Johanna Rottensteiner. The flagship Pinot Nero Riserva Mazzon DOC sits among the canonical Italian Pinot Noirs and is sourced exclusively from the Mazzon limestone-sandstone plateau.

Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the Mazzon Hof; focused Pinot Noir flights.

Signature wines: mazzon-pinot-nero-riserva, pinot-nero, lagrein, gewurztraminer

Tip: Brunnenhof's Mazzon Riserva is a quieter alternative to Hofstaetter's Vigna S. Urbano at a more accessible price; allocations are small.

Weingut Pranzegg (Martin Gojer) ★ 4.7

Alto Adige DOC / Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGTSchiava (Vernatsch), Lagrein, Mueller-Thurgau, Sylvaner, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Manzoni BiancoFounded 2008Martin Gojer and Marion UntersulznerBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDMonte Colle / Kampenn, west of Bolzano

Martin Gojer's natural-wine project west of Bolzano, biodynamic since 2009, 3.5 ha at 400 m. Long lees-ageing, minimal sulfur Schiava and Lagrein.

Tip: Wines are tightly allocated to natural-wine bars and importers. Bottle access through Tannico, Newcomer Wines, Wine Bohemians and Drops. Visits by appointment only.

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