It is 1958 in the Treviso territory of Alta Marca. Helped by his wife Elsa and later on by his children, Osvaldo Balbinot is starting out in the wine business… The first fundamental change takes place in 1984 when his son Ernesto, fresh with his œnology diploma, creates “La Vigna” winery and starts producing basic “Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene” from the family’s own grapes and then selling it to local resaurants and bars. The satisfaction of producing excellent sparkling wine, however, soon gives rise to Ernesto’s desire to transform and commercialise his style of wines by creating his own brand. Thus “Le Manazane”, replacing the name of “la Vigna”.  The family, today, is a cornerstone of the success of the business thanks to the combined efforts of Ernesto, his wife Silvana and their son Marco; also a winemaker. Le Manzane vineyards are nestled in Manzana, a sunny hilly area stretching between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, in the Province of Treviso…