Ettore Germano Barolo DOCG Cerretta 2015
- Textured, savoury
- Barolo DOCG
Barolo is always in the discussion of the top premium wine regions in the world. If you are bothering to read this, then you probably already know that it is a small area in Piemonte in Northern Italy that produces only red wines made from Nebbiolo. Barolo itself is divided into 11 communes (sub-regions) and these are even further divided into Crus. Serralunga dâAlba, one of the most famous of the communes, is home to Cerretta, a small village that is the origin of this wine. Cerretta consistently produces enchanting wines and has become a favourite of Aussie wine critic Gary Walsh who states âmy love for this cru is probably quite well known by now.â
Profile
Ettore Germano, one of the top producers in Serralunga dâAlba, has been making wine since 1856. They make a range of Barolo from several different Cru, garnering some of the best reviews for their Cerretta. Ettore Germano has just 3.2 hectares in Cerretta with plantings going back to just after World War II. The grapes are hand-harvested, taken to the winery in small baskets and then gently destemmed, pressed and fermented before being racked to medium-sized oak barrels for 18-24 months, depending on the vintage.
2015 was a classic vintage in Barolo and this comes across so clearly in the wine. It is an intense garnet in colour with a nose of ripe red fruits and vanilla. After the few years it already has had in bottle, hints of leather, tobacco and darker fruits have developed. The tannins are fine, readily present and elegant. This may be the best Barolo weâve had here at the âFo, so if youâre going to splurge on one of the great wines of the world, this is a fantastic option.
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
âAromas of red cherry, pipe tobacco, menthol and star anise with a whiff of new leather shape the nose of this fragrant, captivating wine. The intense, structured palate doles out raspberry compote, licorice, graphite, crushed mint and a whiff of smoke. It's impeccably balanced, with firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2023â2035.â
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Specs
- Region
- Barolo DOCG
- Vintage
- 2015
- Cellaring
- 2035
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 15.0%
- Closure
- Cork
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Serving Temp.
- 15.0°C
Region
Barolo DOCG
These are the wines dreams are made of, from the foggy little tough-skinned nebbiolo grape and the beautiful region of truffles and rolling hillsides. In these dreams lives the hauntingly long flavours and "peacock tail"-like tannins that bring a kaleidoscope of ever-evolving experience to the taste buds, and conversation to the table. To me, where Burgundy falls short so often, Barolo is rarely not worth the money. In fact, once you experience a good vintage with the right amount of age, it's hard not to justify the coin.
The rules are there ainât no rules, but here are some foods we think will work pretty well with this wine...