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Ettore Germano, Barolo Cerretta, 2016

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Ettore Germano
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Cerretta 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. The result shows scorched earth, toasted hazelnut, underbrush and camphor notes framed by taut, fine-grained tannins.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2016 Barolo Cerretta is gorgeous. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, flowers and white pepper give this aromatic, mid-weight Barolo a real feeling of finesse that also comes through in the silky red berry fruit flavors. There is just enough grip to give the mid-palate and finish energy, but overall this is a relatively approachable Barolo that will drink well with minimal cellaring." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

93 points

"From another celebrated vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, the Ettore Germano 2016 Barolo Cerretta is tight and finely-knit with a more subtle and delicate approach compared to the more austere and rich expression from Prapò. This 3.2-hectare vineyard delivers bright accents of blue flower and red fruit with licorice, toasted aniseed and cola. This wine reveals a fine and silky texture, yet you cannot underestimate the power that lays just under the surface. It should be interesting to watch this wine evolve over the next 10 years. The production of Cerretta with 17,500 bottles will be released in September 2020." —Monica Larner

Kerin O'Keefe

93 points

"Aromas of scorched earth, toasted hazelnut, underbrush and a balsamic note of camphor lead the way. The aromas carry on to the full-bodied palate together with dried cherry, orange zest and tobacco alongside taut, close-grained tannins. It closes on a star anise note. Drink 2026–2046." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Ettore Germano

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised beef, wild mushroom pasta, grilled lamb, truffle dishes, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Tasting Profile

Aromas: scorched earth, toasted hazelnut, underbrush, camphor. Body: full. Acidity: balanced. Tannins: taut, fine-grained. Finish: tobacco, orange zest.

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