Ettore Germano, Barolo Cerretta, 2016 so120523_bordeaux ripe plum and black cherry

ripe plum and black cherry layered with tobacco

cool-climate character

blending Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger down the middle

Made from mostly Malvasia

This is a very attractive Champagne

Ettore Germano, Barolo Cerretta, 2016 so120523_bordeaux ripe plum and black cherryCerretta is one of Barolo's most prestigious crus, located in Serralunga d'Alba on southeast facing slopes rich with limestone. Ettore Germano ferments the Nebbiolo from 1990 planted vines in temperature controlled stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by 30 40 days of extended maceration. Aging occurs for 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks (2,500 5,000 liters), a traditional approach that builds complexity without heavy oak overlay.