Wannenes auctions off 585 lots from three prestigious private collections

Wannenes Auction House announces the “Wine & Spirits Vintage Auction”, a session dedicated to 585 lots from three private collections. Among these, the historic cellar of Giorgio Manenti stands out. Flaviano Gelardini, Wine Specialist at Wannenes, emphasizes: “His goal was to create a selection of wines to be proud of; his research led him to explore Italy in search of famous labels and small, little-known gems, as well as the great territories of France. With patience, dedication and, above all, love, he managed to give shape to his dreams, building a collection that tells of his authentic passion for wine, with vintages dating back to the mid-eighties.”

During the event, scheduled for December 11, a tasting is planned for registered participants, featuring labels selected from the Manenti cellar. These include Champagne Cristal Louis Roederer 1995, Château Mouton Rothschild 1987, Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogue 1980, Brunello di Montalcino Case Basse Soldera 1987, Ornellaia 1995, Tignanello 1997, Barbaresco by Gaja 1996, Barolo Riserva Monfortino from the 1950s, Sassicaia 1996, a selection of Brunello Biondi Santi, and Château Margaux 1985. The auction is divided into two sessions: the first dedicated to French wines and champagne (lots 1-240), the second to great Italian wines and spirits (lots 241-560).

The French offering includes labels from Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy. In Champagne, Dom Pérignon, Cristal, Salon, and Krug stand out, with vintages up to 1988. Among the most anticipated pieces are a bottle of Clos du Mesnil 1989 “300eme Anniversaire” (lot 18, estimate €1,600–3,000) and one of Clos d’Ambonnay Krug 1996 (lot 21, estimate €2,000–3,500).

Bordeaux offers a complete range of the main Châteaux. The catalog features Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild (with the 2000 vintage), Latour (with a 1918 bottle), Margaux, Cheval Blanc, and Haut Brion, with vintages from the 1950s to the 2000s. Of note is the section dedicated to Pomerol, with a vertical of Petrus from 1973 to 1997 (lots 166-180), which includes the historic 1982 vintage. Also present are several lots of Le Pin (160-165).

In Burgundy, there is room for references from Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Leroy, and Armand Rousseau. A magnum of Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Cros Parantoux” Henri Jayer 1996 stands out (lot 100, estimate €10,000–15,000). Among the whites, a bottle of Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1999 (lot 53, estimate €8,000–10,000).

The Rhône is represented by two rare bottles of Ermitage Rouge Cuvée Cathelin Jean-Louis Chave 2000 and 2003 (lots 40 and 41, €3,200–5,000). Also in the catalog is a Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Ainé 1953 (lot 43, estimate €800–1,000), preserved in its original case and accompanied by a letter from the Domaine dated 2010.

The Italian section covers Piedmont, Tuscany, and Veneto. Tuscany is particularly well-represented, with a vast selection of Brunello di Montalcino. Vintages from Soldera, Poggio di Sotto, and Biondi Santi from 1985 to 1997 appear. Among the most significant pieces is a bottle of Brunello Riserva 1964 vinified under the guidance of Tancredi Biondi Santi (lot 299, estimate €350–600).

The Super Tuscan category includes Montevertine, with a vertical from 1980 to 1996, Sassicaia from 1989 and a complete vertical from 1999 to 2021, as well as Solaia, Tignanello, and Ornellaia. Of particular note are the lots dedicated to Masseto (431-447), with a vertical from 1987 to 2015. Among these is a 1999 double magnum of Merlot Masseto (lot 441, estimate €2,400–3,200).

The catalog concludes with a selection of spirits. Among the top lots are high-end whiskies, including a rare bottle of Macallan 30 Years Old Sherry Cask “blue label” (lot 585, €2,000–4,000) and a Macallan-Glenlivet 35 Years Old from 1938 (lot 584, estimate €2,000–3,000).