Ettore Germano - Barbera d'Alba 2021
The Germano estate, founded in 1856 by Francis Germano, began as a wine-growing property. It quickly established itself as one of the premier wine-growing estates in all of Piemonte. Today the estate is run by Sergio Germano. Sergio's father, Ettore, was long recognized as a master grafter of the region. Producers all over the appellation paid him by the vine to replant their vineyards. So it comes as no surprise that Sergio has emerged as one of the best producers in Piemonte. After taking over in 1993, he merged his formidable technical winemaking knowledge with his family's great terroir, old vines and incredible tradition, creating an estate that has become among the very best in Piedmont.
The Ettore Germano Barbera d'Alba is made from hand-harvested Barbera that is destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged in tank for a few months before bottling in the spring following the vintage. Sergio's expression of Barbera is light, bright and quaffable; easy to drink and bursting with fruit flavors, a classic example of how delicious wines from this area can be. In the glass, the wine shows a brilliant ruby color with violet reflections. The nose is extraordinarily expressive with a medley of fresh red fruits with a touch of spice and earth. The palate is soft and refreshing with a svelte body that glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex and refreshing finish. Enjoy this wine with assorted salumi, pasta in tomato sauce, or chicken cacciatore.
