Barolo Cerretta, Ettore Germano

BAROLO CERRETTA

Typology

Barolo D.O.C.G.

Geographic mention/growth

Cerretta

Surface

3.2 Hectare

Variety

100% Nebbiolo

Year of planting

1949 - 1963 - 1995

Exposure

South / South-East

Altitude

350-400 m.s.l.m.

Soil structure

clay - limestone with a high concentration of active lIme

Harvest period

October

Closure

Natural cork

Winemaking

The grapes are hand harvested and transported in small baskets to the winery. Once the grapes arrive they are then de-stemmed and lightly crushed to undergo alcoholic fermentation in vertical steel tanks. The maceration will take place for about 40-45 days with several pump overs happening daily, and also the occasional délastage, to encourage extraction of color and tannins. After racking and malo-lactic fermentation, the wine is then placed into Medium-sized oak barrels. Each barrel having a different age and a different passage, the wine will then age there for 18 to 24 months, depending on the vintage. After this aging the wines will then be ready to be bottled and will rest in bottle for another 12 months before being available to the market

Tasting

Color: intense garnet red with light orange reflections
Nose: ripe red fruit and vanilla. After the first couple of years in bottle evolves into hints of leather, tobacco and some small dark fruits
Palate: Full bodied with great structure and elegant tannings, thanks to the time spent in barrel

Pairings

Aged cheeses, savory dishes, and game. Great even after a meal to spend time thinking about the nuances and aromas in the wine