92pts Vinous
Drinking Window 2025 - 2029
The NV Extra Brut Rosé Rosanna Vsq is perfumed and pretty in the glass, with notes of exotic flowers and spiced orange giving way to white strawberry. It washes across the palate with silken bubbles and a candied inner sweetness that’s perfectly offset by a mix of tart orchard fruits and brisk acidity. The Rosanna cleans up beautifully, crisp and fresh, with hints of tropical citrus and a firm mineral tinge. This is excellent. (Lot# 22/23 sb06) - By Eric Guido on November 2024
Our Tasting Note:
100% Nebbiolo, 70%  from Alta Langa, 30% Barolo zone fruit, 30% reserve wines
A thick mousse and light pink, good bubble persistence.  The nose is an explosion of fresh red and citrus fruit, primarily strawberry and cherry, with secondary notes of sweet lemons and blood orange, zesty with chalky minerality.   The pronounced nose is elegant and persistent. Good bubble persistence on the palate.  Med+ acidity, pronounced flavor intensity and length.  Outstanding!

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Farming: Certified organic
Vineyard: 350 M, Limestone and marl
Winemaking: whole cluster press with brief maceration, controlled low temperature fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 18 months on the lees
Importer: Several years ago, Sergio Germano made an experimental batch of 'classic method' sparkling wine from early harvested Nebbiolo, and it was delicious. Red berries, bright acidity, beautiful pink color, I was smitten. Now we have enough to actually sell the wine (once my crew has had a crack at it), and we are very happy. The 'Rosanna' is named after Sergio's mother; it's made of green-harvested Nebbiolo from around his winery, all Barolo vineyards. It’s dry, delicious and complex, perfect as an aperitif but I think it would be great with salmon, too.

From the hills of Serralunga d’Alba in Barolo, Ettore Germano has earned a reputation not only for finely crafted Barolo but also for innovative sparkling wines that highlight the versatility of Piedmont’s native grapes. The Rosanna cuvée is a rare sparkling rosé made entirely from Nebbiolo, produced in homage to Sergio Germano’s wife, Rosanna. The fruit comes from estate vineyards in Serralunga, planted on limestone and clay marl soils that lend both structure and finesse.

This is crafted in the traditional method, with secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees aging (typically around 24–36 months). The result is a sparkling wine that combines Nebbiolo’s natural perfume and structure with the elegance and creaminess of classic-method bubbles. Dosage is kept very low, allowing purity and precision to shine.

In the glass, Rosanna shows a delicate pale onion-skin or coral-pink hue with a fine, persistent mousse. Aromatically, it is vivid and refined: wild strawberries, pomegranate, and blood orange mingle with rose petals, spice, and a gentle herbal note. The Nebbiolo character is unmistakable, yet rendered in a more delicate register.

The palate is brisk and lively, carried by vibrant acidity and a chalky mineral backbone. Red berry and citrus flavors unfold into savory nuances of dried herbs and subtle earth, balanced by a creamy texture from extended lees contact. The finish is long and dry, with lingering notes of raspberry and crushed flowers.

This is an elegant and highly distinctive sparkling wine—one that bridges tradition and innovation in Piedmont. It works beautifully as an aperitif but also shines at the table, pairing with antipasti, cured meats, salmon, or even roasted poultry.

Ettore Germano’s Nebbiolo Brut Rosanna NV is a sparkling rosé of character and finesse, combining the soul of Barolo with the precision of traditional-method winemaking.