Ettore Germano – Cerretta 2014 – Barolo 

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a small captivating side. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed red berries and small notes of blackberry, garrigue, violet associated with small touches of almond, tonka bean, toasted and discreet hints of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, a bit tight, well-built and offers a small juiciness, suavity, tension, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful finesse of grain, precision and fat. On the palate this wine expresses small notes of black cherry, crushed red berries and small notes of blackberry associated with a slight hint of plum, discreet hints of violets, spices, tonka beans as well as an imperceptible hint of nutmeg and toasted / vanilla. Tannins are fine and well-built.