In the glass
What it pairs with
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Trout with herbs
Mineral Riesling frames freshwater fish. -
Fritto misto
Racy acid cuts the fried fish and vegetables. -
Vitello tonnato
High acidity lifts the cold veal and tuna.
How to serve Ettore Germano Langhe Riesling Herzu
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Trout with herbs, Fritto misto, Vitello tonnato. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Germano planted Riesling on higher, cooler Serralunga slopes, bottling the mineral, dry Herzu as a Langhe white.
- 1995 — Germano plants Riesling for the Herzu bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Ettore Germano
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Langhe DOC
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Ettore Germano Langhe Riesling Herzu
What does Ettore Germano Langhe Riesling Herzu taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Herzu is Germano's dry Langhe Riesling from high-elevation Serralunga plots, a mineral, racy white that is a rarity in Barolo country.
When should I drink Ettore Germano Langhe Riesling Herzu?
Drink 3 to 12 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 Langhe Riesling Herzu?
Trout with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fritto misto and Vitello tonnato. Mineral Riesling frames freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Ettore Germano Langhe Riesling Herzu?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Langhe DOC.