2015 Ettore Germano Barolo Serralunga D'Alba

Typology: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Geographic mention/growth: Del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba

Variety: 100% Nebbiolo

Year of planting: 1995 - 1999 - 2002 - 2012 - 2015

Exposure: South - East

Altitude: 330-400 m.s.l.m.

Soil structure: clay-limestone, partly interspersed with light sandy sediments

Average annual production: About 9.500 bottles of 0,75L, 500 magnum of 1.5L

Harvest period: October

Closure: Natural cork

Winemaking:

The grapes that are produced for this wine are situated in Serralunga. The alcoholic fermentation happens in vertical stainless steel tanks with a maceration on the skins for about 20-30 days.

After racking and malo-lactic fermentation, the wine is then placed into different sized barrels for a period of 18 to 24 months.

After this aging the wines will then be ready to be bottled and will rest in bottle for another 6 months before being available to the market.

Tasting:

Color: Bright garnet red color

Nose: Strawberry, cherry, pomegranate and rose petals

Palate: Red fruits which pack a punch of energy and power that persists to the finish of elegant tannins

Pairings: With the idea of a Barolo more ready to drink this wine can be enjoyed with egg based pastas, a roasted chicken or even duck.