Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Another stunning Carema from this standout estate. Nose is mesmerizing. Stunning florals with loads of pink and red roses. Some tar, earth and spice but so ephemeral and elegant. Palate is rich, ripe and substantial With gorgeous dark cherry fruit and ripe, velvety tannins. Fresh and juicy with insane finesse. Long finish and much more to say as it airs. Wow the nose on day 2 is insane. Deep deep licorice. Musk and spice. Palate is juicy, structured and comes across as very dry but not out of balance. This is like old school Bordeaux structure. The cherry flower on the nose is remarkable. — a month ago

Chris Buggy

9.0

Ruby color, strawberry cherry, light and clean — 7 months ago

with Jennifer

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2019 pours a very pretty garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, cranberries, pomegranate, rose pastilles, alpine herbs, cedar chest, and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose thought the palate seems to be a little more reserved. The finish is medium. This is an authentic and elegant expression of Carema; a place already known for elegance. Drink now through 2034. Thanks to @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 2 years ago

A L

9.0

Good for Negroni — 15 hours ago

Rufus King

9.3

Rich, sweet smooth Italian red vermouth enjoyed before dinner at Gigi’s in the South End, Boston — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: more subtle.

Palate: much sweeter. Delicious. Juicy. Lemon peel.

Long sweet finish — 2 years ago

Pablo

9.3

Nebbiolo all day every day. Very silky red fruit. — 3 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

Incredible purity. Herbaceous, eucalyptus, light tannin. In a lovely spot. — 4 months ago

with Alsu

Severn G

9.4

1971 | Nebbiolo
Carema Produttori; Red Label
Piedmont; Carema, Italy
(93-95; Drink 2021-31+) — 7 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Wow what a nose. But heavily reduced. More later. Palate is exceptional but closed. Will be back. So classy. Took 24 hours to unwind then stunning with silky sweet fruit and stunning depth, purity and balance. Wow. 9.6 to 9.7. — 3 years ago