Ettore Germano
Barolo Vignarionda 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in large barrels of about 2,000 litres for 18–24 months; it is then bottled and matured in bottle for over 20 months before being released onto the market. |
- Name and vintage: Barolo DOCG 2019, 14% vol, 0.75 l, 100% Nebbiolo
- Origin Vignarionda: Vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba, south-facing, 330 m a.s.l.
- Traditional vinification: Crushing without destemming, maceration for 30–40 days
- Extended ageing: Large 2000 l cask for 18–24 months and over 20 months in bottle
- Profile and pairings: Full and dense structure, characteristic aromas; ideal with game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Vignarionda by Ettore Germano is an extraordinary structured red wine from Piedmont, made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes. This Barolo expresses the profound character of its territory, offering the palate a rich and dense texture, harmonised by a refined aromatic complexity. Its sensory profile is distinguished by persistent and well-defined aromas, destined to evolve magnificently over time. On the palate, its full and enveloping sip pairs perfectly with filled pasta dishes, game and flavourful meats, revealing all its elegance even when matched with fine aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned vineyards of Serralunga d’Alba, located within the historic geographical mention of Vignarionda. The vines grow at an altitude of about 330 metres with a southern exposure, an ideal condition for the perfect ripening of Nebbiolo. The soil is characterised by a marly and highly calcareous matrix, with a slight sandy component that gives the sip a particular definition and verve. The bond with this land is preserved by the Ettore Germano family, who have been running the winery with dedication since the mid-nineteenth century.
How it is produced
The harvest, carried out by hand around mid-October, involves collecting the bunches in small crates to preserve their integrity. After crushing, the must is transferred to steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation takes place, accompanied by a long maceration on the skins lasting thirty to forty days. During this phase, daily pump-overs favour the optimal extraction of colour and tannins. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures in large barrels for a period between eighteen and twenty-four months. The process ends with a long ageing in bottle of over twenty months, essential for consolidating the wine’s balance and sensory stability.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo Vignarionda 2019 embodies the historic dedication of the Ettore Germano family, winemakers in Serralunga d’Alba since 1856. This superb expression of pure Nebbiolo stands out for its crushing without destemming and long maceration, which give the wine exceptional structure. The ageing in large barrels for 18-24 months, followed by further rest in the bottle, results in a full, rich and profound glass. Thanks to the marl and limestone terroir, the wine expresses unique and refined aromas, ideal for accompanying meat dishes or fine aged cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1856
- Oenologist: Sergio Germano
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 20
| Name | Ettore Germano Barolo Vignarionda 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo Vignarionda 2019 embodies the historic dedication of the Ettore Germano family, winemakers in Serralunga d’Alba since 1856. This superb expression of pure Nebbiolo stands out for its crushing without destemming and long maceration, which give the wine exceptional structure. The ageing in large barrels for 18-24 months, followed by further rest in the bottle, results in a full, rich and profound glass. Thanks to the marl and limestone terroir, the wine expresses unique and refined aromas, ideal for accompanying meat dishes or fine aged cheeses. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba |
| Climate | Altitude: approx. 330 m a.s.l.; exposure: south |
| Soil composition | Marly, very calcareous; slight percentage of sand in the soil |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 30–40 days |
| Production technique | Crushing without destemming in vertical stainless steel tanks; alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for 30–40 days with daily pump-overs; ageing in large barrels of about 2000 litres for 18–24 months and subsequent ageing in bottle for over 20 months |
| Wine making | The grapes are crushed but not destemmed in vertical stainless steel tanks, where alcoholic fermentation takes place with maceration on the skins for about 30–40 days with several daily pump-overs; after racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in barrels of about 2,000 litres for 18–24 months, then bottled and further aged in bottle for over 20 months. |
| Aging | After racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in large barrels of about 2,000 litres for 18–24 months; it is then bottled and matured in bottle for over 20 months before being released onto the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |