In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cerretta is the Serralunga cru on which the Germano family is based, the source of its flagship structured Barolo.
- 1995 — Ettore Germano establishes Cerretta as its flagship Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Ettore Germano
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta
What does Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Cerretta cru in Serralunga where the estate sits, a structured, mineral traditional Barolo from five generations of the Germano family.
When should I drink Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Ettore Germano Barolo Cerretta?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.