Langhe Riesling Hérzu, Ettore Germano

LANGHE RIESLING HÉRZU

Typology

Langhe D.O.C. Riesling

Variety

Riesling Renano

Year of planting

1995 - 1998 - 2004 - 2010 - 2013

Exposure

South - East

Altitude

500-550 m.s.l.m.

Soil structure

Lime, calcareous with lots of Langa stones

Harvest period

End of September Beginning of October

Closure

Stelvin Lux + with a small amount of oxygen passage

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and placed into small plastic baskets, where they will then be brought to the winery. They will undergo a light crushing followed by a soft pressing. The alcoholic fermentation will take place in vertical stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 16°C. Fermenting with a low temperature helps to maintain a small amount of residual sugar which helps give the true expression of Riesling. Then after the temperature will be lowered further to prevent the wine from undergoing any malo-lactic fermentation. The wine will be ready for bottling at the end of the spring

Tasting

Color: medium intensity of straw yellow with green reflections
Nose: tropical fruits with nuances go towards that of savory herbs, minerality
Palate: full bodied with good fruit, and good structure playing with the acidity and sweetness from the residual sugar, which gives a long finish very fresh and persistent

Pairings

great with raw seafood dishes, seafood appetizers in general, cooked fish dishes and soups