Ettore Germano Barolo Vignarionda 2016
$150
A compelling red, from the initial scent of rose, strawberry, cherry, hay and tar, to the sweet, ripe palate of red berries, licorice, smoke and mineral. Silky, with a refined structure, this is long and complex, showing terrific harmony and balance. Best from 2024 through 2043. 216 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Apr 30, 2022
Grape
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early-budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south- or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. The best examples come from calcareous marl vineyards, with some planted in sandy soils.
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Ettore Germano Barolo Vignarionda 2016
A compelling red, from the initial scent of rose, strawberry, cherry, hay and tar, to the sweet, ripe palate of red berries, licorice, smoke and mineral. Silky, with a refined structure, this is long and complex, showing terrific harmony and balance. Best from 2024 through 2043. 216 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Apr 30, 2022
Grape
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early-budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south- or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. The best examples come from calcareous marl vineyards, with some planted in sandy soils.
