Ettore Germano Langhe Riesling Herzu 2025

Ettore Germano’s Hérzu is a still Langhe Riesling that brings a distinctive, mineral-driven expression of the grape to Piemonte. Made without oak, it combines bright freshness with a fuller palate, while the family estate’s roots in the region date back to 1856.

Tasting Notes
The nose opens with citrus, white peach and wild flowers, with petrol-like notes that can emerge as the wine develops. On the palate, a rounded texture is balanced by lively acidity and a measured touch of residual sugar, leading into a long, persistent finish with pronounced mineral and saline character. Its freshness makes it enjoyable young, while careful cellaring can encourage greater aromatic complexity, including the classic evolved Riesling notes described by the producer. The supplied information suggests a potential drinking window of around five to ten years; actual development will depend on storage conditions and the vintage.

Production
The Riesling comes from vineyards in Cigliè, in the higher-altitude Alta Langa, at approximately 500–570 metres. South-east to south-west exposures, a cool, breezy climate and stony, calcareous clay soils over Langa stone help preserve aromatic clarity and contribute to the wine’s mineral character. The grapes are harvested in early October and undergo a slow, roughly 40-day fermentation in stainless steel. The wine is then kept on its lees for six months without bâtonnage or oak, with cooling used to inhibit malolactic fermentation and retain freshness.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled, around 8–10°C, with seafood, shellfish, grilled white fish or sushi. Its acidity and mineral edge also work well with fresh goat’s cheese and lightly spiced dishes. Decanting is generally unnecessary; allow the wine a little time in the glass to open, particularly if it has been cellared.

Producer
Ettore Germano is a family-run estate founded in 1856 and based in Piemonte. Its work in Alta Langa showcases the region’s potential for expressive, site-conscious wines, including Riesling grown at altitude. The supplied background notes a 91-point Robert Parker score for the 2024 Hérzu; that vintage-specific rating should not be taken as a score for the 2025 vintage.

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