Red

Carema

By Cantina dei Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema, Canavese, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina dei Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema Carema

Dry, still Nebbiolo from the commune of Carema, the black-label wine of the cooperative, aged two years with at least 12 months in large oak casks. Alcohol 12 to 12.5%.

Tasting notes

Ruby red of medium intensity with garnet reflections. Spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, and fruit in spirit. Soft palate with good tannin structure, acidity well integrated with the sweet notes of wood ageing; intense finish with a return of spice.

Pairs well with

Tasty dishes, agnolotti, risotto and polenta concia, rolled roasts, pheasant and grilled meats; medium-aged cured meats and cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Carema DOC
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Commune of Carema (TO)
Soil
Morainic soils on steep rocky slopes
Harvest
Usually the second to third decade of October, picked by hand into crates of 25 kg or less
Vineyard planting
Pergola (topie) on stone-and-lime pilun, on terraces between 300 and 650 m above sea level
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel, about 12 days of maceration, then two years of ageing, at least 12 months of it in large oak casks.
Serving temperature
18 to 20 °C
Storage
Lay the bottle down in a cool place, ideally dark; keeps well beyond 10 years with the chance of further ageing.

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