Ettore Germano Cerretta Barolo
| Vintage: | 2019 |
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| Description: | Decanter 96 Points - "The style of Ettore Germano has the rare merit to combine traditional equipment such as botti grandi with a contemporary idea of balance, including earlier picking and long yet soft macerations. The balance coming from this structured Mga is amazing. Firstly very reductive, it's focused on mineral tanginess of fresh red currants, citrus, cinnamon, peach skin, Earl Grey tea and liquorice. This complexity is wrapped up in an extremely savoury, soft attack with velvety tannins sticky, youthful and sweet and a dusty finish. Refreshing lively acidity is well integrated and completes the framework. Great concentration and potential.". Kerin O'keefe 95 Points - "Forest floor, new leather, toasted hazelnut, camphor and tobacco aromas waft out of the glass. Linear and youthfully austere, the palate offers ripe black cherry extract, the same tobacco note as the nose, black tea and fruitcake alongside a backbone of firm, close-grained tannins that carry through to a salty finish. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 20292039. Abv: 14% Kerin OKeefe March 2023 kerinokeefe.com". Ettore Germano's style is a result of both modern and old techniques, the latter including long maceration of the skins and aging in large untoasted oak barrels. The wines come off with a balance of power and finesse. Facing a little of the afternoon sun, and from limestone clay soils, the Cerretta expression is darker-fruited and firmer in structure. We suggest a long decant and a great pairing like lamb, filet mignon, or simply some moderately-aged cheeses and good company. Otherwise, this will be a good one to forget for 10 years in the cellar to let a complex bouquet unfurl. The Germano estate, founded in 1856 by Francis Germano, began as a wine-growing property. It quickly established itself as one of the premier wine-growing estates in all of Piedmont. Sergio's father, Ettore, was long recognized as a master grafter of the region. Producers all over the appellation paid him by the vine to replant their vineyards. So it comes as no surprise that Sergio has emerged as one of the best producers in Piedmont. After taking over in 1993, Sergio merged his formidable technical winemaking knowledge with his family's great terroir, old vines and incredible tradition, creating an estate that has become among the very best in Barolo. |
| Price: | $ 67.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 28, 2023.
