Ettore Germano
Ettore Germano Barbera d'Alba Superiore della Madre
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Ettore Germano Barbera d'Alba Superiore della Madre is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Ettore Germano winery in the Piedmont region of Italy. The wine is made from Barbera grapes grown in the vineyards surrounding the winery, which benefit from the region's unique terroir and microclimate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied expression of Barbera, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of oak. It is a perfect match for hearty meat dishes and aged cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Ettore Germano Barbera d'Alba Superiore della Madre is a complex and intense Italian red wine, offering aromas of ripe cherries, plums, dark spices, and leather.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with a core of dark fruit and earthy flavors, lifted by bright acidity and a hint of oak. On the finish, the wine shows complexity, balance, and a long, pleasing finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2030
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Barbera
ORIGINS
Winery: Ettore Germano
Region: Piemonte
Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti.
The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.CUSTOMER RATING
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