Ettore Germano 2014 Lazzarito Riserva (Barolo)
Pressed rose petal, truffle, crushed mint and cocoa shape the nose along with a whiff of camphor. The vibrant, chiseled palate features strawberry, sour cherry and licorice framed in taut fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. It closes on a note of exotic incense.
Ettore Germano 2016 Prapò (Barolo)
Underbrush, toasted hazelnut and camphor aromas lead the way along with whiffs of vanilla. The firmly structured palate is still youthfully austere, delivering juicy Marasca cherry, spiced cranberry, licorice and roasted coffee bean set against a backbone of close-grained tannins and bright acidity. Give this time to fully develop.
Ettore Germano 2016 Cerretta (Barolo)
Aromas of scorched earth, toasted hazelnut, underbrush and camphor lead the way. The aromas carry to the full-bodied palate alongside dried cherry, orange zest and tobacco, all framed by taut, close-grained tannins. It closes on a star anise note.
Ettore Germano 2016 del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba (Barolo)
Woodland-berry, iris, menthol and dark-spice aromas emerge in the glass. The structured linear palate shows its Serralunga heritage as well as elegance, featuring Maraca cherry, raspberry, licorice and a hint of exotic incense accompanied by firm refined tannins.