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From a lesser known “produttori” in Piemonte. Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema (what a mouthful) is a tiny cooperative in, you guessed it, Carema.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Fairly consistent throughout but I think I preferred the energy on Day 1. The 2016 Riserva pours a pale garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, slightly bruised strawberry, toe jam (yeah, well…I’m not wrong), alpine herbs, roses some balsamico and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline with a silky texture. Until now, my only experience with the Carema DOC has been with Ferrando’s Etichetta Bianca and Etichetta Nera. While this bottle didn’t have the same drama as those wines from Ferrando, this was a very good example of Carema. Drink now and through 2031.
From a lesser known “produttori” in Piemonte. Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema (what a mouthful) is a tiny cooperative in, you guessed it, Carema.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Fairly consistent throughout but I think I preferred the energy on Day 1. The 2016 Riserva pours a pale garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, slightly bruised strawberry, toe jam (yeah, well…I’m not wrong), alpine herbs, roses some balsamico and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline with a silky texture. Until now, my only experience with the Carema DOC has been with Ferrando’s Etichetta Bianca and Etichetta Nera. While this bottle didn’t have the same drama as those wines from Ferrando, this was a very good example of Carema. Drink now and through 2031.
Transparent ruby verging on umber-red in the glass, showing just a little bit of Nebbiolo development. Nose is barely ripe tart cherries and cherry pits, beef jerky, smoke, and more subtle floral perfume that develops with time. Tart Hungarian (baloton) cherries on the palate, which at first seems rustic but becomes more and more refined with air. Transparent, unique and sure to improve with time.
Transparent ruby verging on umber-red in the glass, showing just a little bit of Nebbiolo development. Nose is barely ripe tart cherries and cherry pits, beef jerky, smoke, and more subtle floral perfume that develops with time. Tart Hungarian (baloton) cherries on the palate, which at first seems rustic but becomes more and more refined with air. Transparent, unique and sure to improve with time.
A vertical, mineral and "straight" Nebbiolo from Carema, an emerging subregion in the North of Piedmont, with a particular red soil rich in iron. Very interesting also for its price (under 20 euros)
A vertical, mineral and "straight" Nebbiolo from Carema, an emerging subregion in the North of Piedmont, with a particular red soil rich in iron. Very interesting also for its price (under 20 euros)
Doesn't rise to the level of a Ferrando, but doesn't cost as much, either. Pretty classic alto-piemonte nebbiolo on lean frame with pretty fruit and not a ton of complexity.
Doesn't rise to the level of a Ferrando, but doesn't cost as much, either. Pretty classic alto-piemonte nebbiolo on lean frame with pretty fruit and not a ton of complexity.
Carema, Torino, Piedmont, Italy
