Germano/Ettore Barolo Vignarionda 2016

Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
WE 99
WS 97
WA 96
JS 95
14.0% ABV
Item # 339917

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99 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$165 list] Enticing aromas of rose, iris, wild berry and spice appear in this gorgeous red. Combining structure and finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe raspberry, Marasca cherry, star anise and pipe tobacco set against a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced while a tangy mineral note lingers on the finish. While it's still quite young, it already shows class, pedigree and excellent aging potential. Drink 2026–2046. Alcohol 14%. (Sep 2021)"

97 points Wine Spectator: "A compelling red, from the initial scent of rose, strawberry, cherry, hay and tar, to the sweet, ripe palate of red berries, licorice, smoke and mineral. Silky, with a refined structure, this is long and complex, showing terrific harmony and balance. Best from 2024 through 2043. 216 cases made, 70 cases imported. (Apr 2022)."

96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$165 list] Don't miss this wine. From a celebrated site in Serralunga d'Alba, the Ettore Germano 2016 Barolo Vignarionda is a relatively new entry. In fact, this release of about 2,700 bottles is the second vintage produced. These results are nothing short of excellent. This wine is focused and sharp, with an exacting quality of fruit that recalls redcurrant and wild plum. Drying mineral notes with iron ore, baked clay and smoky licorice are folded within the wine's silky tight texture. Drink: 2024-2045. (Jun 2021)"

95 points James Suckling: "Subtle blend of ripe red fruit and perfumed oak on the nose. Full-to medium-bodied with lots of rich oak-spice and orange-peel flavors that dominate for the moment. Focused and structured, but exquisitely poised. There’s a lot going on. With time this will settle in nicely and age well. Best after 2023. (7/2/21)"
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99 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$165 list] Enticing aromas of rose, iris, wild berry and spice appear in this gorgeous red. Combining structure and finesse, the delicious palate delivers ripe raspberry, Marasca cherry, star anise and pipe tobacco set against a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced while a tangy mineral note lingers on the finish. While it's still quite young, it already shows class, pedigree and excellent aging potential. Drink 2026–2046. Alcohol 14%. (Sep 2021)"

97 points Wine Spectator: "A compelling red, from the initial scent of rose, strawberry, cherry, hay and tar, to the sweet, ripe palate of red berries, licorice, smoke and mineral. Silky, with a refined structure, this is long and complex, showing terrific harmony and balance. Best from 2024 through 2043. 216 cases made, 70 cases imported. (Apr 2022)."

96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$165 list] Don't miss this wine. From a celebrated site in Serralunga d'Alba, the Ettore Germano 2016 Barolo Vignarionda is a relatively new entry. In fact, this release of about 2,700 bottles is the second vintage produced. These results are nothing short of excellent. This wine is focused and sharp, with an exacting quality of fruit that recalls redcurrant and wild plum. Drying mineral notes with iron ore, baked clay and smoky licorice are folded within the wine's silky tight texture. Drink: 2024-2045. (Jun 2021)"

95 points James Suckling: "Subtle blend of ripe red fruit and perfumed oak on the nose. Full-to medium-bodied with lots of rich oak-spice and orange-peel flavors that dominate for the moment. Focused and structured, but exquisitely poised. There’s a lot going on. With time this will settle in nicely and age well. Best after 2023. (7/2/21)"
Product SKU 339917
Producer Germano/Ettore
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
SubRegion Barolo DOCG
Varietal Nebbiolo
Vintage 2016
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 14.0%
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