Ettore Germano Barolo DOCG Del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba 2017, 0,75 L

At Ettore Germano, the basic version at Barolo starts at a really high level.

Wine Enthusiast gives 95 points for this bottle, which is outstanding for a Barolo in this price range.

Typical brick red and medium density in the glass. A Barolo like this can definitely take a large glass, for example a burgundy glass. If you want to drink it now, you can, but you should definitely decant it for several hours or even drink it the next day.

The vines come from vineyards in Prapò, Cerretta and Lazzarito. In the glass, it's a classic Barolo that has matured for 24 months in large wooden barrels. Lots of red fruit on the nose and a hint of violets, some herbs and liquorice. On the palate, it's juicy, full and gripping, but at the same time elegant and complex. Great, fresh acidity and crunchy tannins reveal the great ageing potential of the wine. Red meat, game, for example ragú or matured cheese pair particularly.

Ettore Germano wines are in great demand, especially in the USA. Anyone who can get hold of this has a lot to look forward to.