Ettore Germano
Barolo Cerretta 2019
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | On racking the wine, still fermenting, is put into small French oak barrels 20% new and the rest two to four years old, of 225, 500 and 700 litres, where it matures for at least 24 months. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Barolo Cerretta 2019 |
| Color | Intense garnet red, with slight orange reflections. |
| Perfume | Aroma of ripe fruit and vanilla, which after the first few years in the bottle evolves into nuances of leather and tobacco, still permeated by small fruits. |
| Taste | On the palate, the entrance is full, enveloping, with good tannicity, softened by ageing in small barrels, leaving a clean mouthfeel and a lingering, intense aftertaste. |
| Pairings | The matching range from seasoned cheeses to savory second dishes or game. Pleasing to the end of the meal and as meditation wine. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Piedmontese still red, Barolo DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by Ettore Germano. 2019 vintage, 0.75L bottle. A Barolo born from the passion of four generations of winemakers with a love for the vineyard. 100% Nebbiolo, from the Cerretta area. Intense garnet red with light orange highlights. Aromas of ripe fruit and vanilla, which after the first few years in the bottle evolve into nuances of leather and tobacco, still permeated by berry fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied and enveloping, with good tannins, softened by aging in small barrels, which leaves the mouthfeel clean and with a lingering, intense finish.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
96/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2019
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1856
- Oenologist: Sergio Germano
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 20
| Name | Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ettore Germano |
| Origin | Cerretta at an altitude of 350-370 m a.s.l. Exposure: south/south-east. |
| Soil composition | Very calcareous soil. |
| Plants per hectare | 4200 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl |
| Harvest | takes place in the second half of October. |
| Wine making | This wine is obtained by destemming and crushing the grapes and fermentation in contact with the skins for 25-30 days, with several daily pumpings over, to extract colour and tannin |
| Aging | On racking the wine, still fermenting, is put into small French oak barrels 20% new and the rest two to four years old, of 225, 500 and 700 litres, where it matures for at least 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |