Winery Notes:  Margherita Otto is a new winery located in Monforte d’Alba founded by an American (turned Piemontese!), Alan Manley. Alan grew up in Westchester, NY, and later moved to Colorado where he ran his own restaurant for many years. It was there where he developed a love for wine, especially Barolo. His first visit to the region was back in 1995 and he continued to visit as often as possible in the ensuing years. Eventually he decided to sell his restaurant and move to Barolo with the dream of eventually making his own wine. His moved to the region in 2011 and was lucky to be offered a job helping out Maria Teresa Mascarello in the Bartolo Mascarello winery. He also worked part time for some other well-known producers as well including Luciano Sandrone and Cavallotto.