# Etichetta Nera (Ferrando)

> Red, Carema DOC by [Ferrando](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ferrando.md), Canavese, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ferrando-etichetta-nera).

- **Producer:** Ferrando
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Carema DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Carema, Piemonte
- **Soil:** Moraine
- **Harvest:** After 15 October, hand-picked
- **Vinification:** A further selection of Nebbiolo picked around 20 October, fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks with about ten days of maceration. Aged 36 months in barrique and tonneau.
- **Serving temperature:** Room temperature (18-20 C), in large red wine glasses
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-02


## Summary

Carema from selected Nebbiolo, made only in great vintages from the estate vines in Carema. About 3,000 bottles are produced.

## Tasting notes

Deep, clear and dense garnet red. Intense spice and ripe red fruit, with fine violet, wild berries and vanilla. Good alcoholic warmth and developing tannins; structured and harmonious, best after some years of bottle ageing.

## Food pairings

Red meats, braised dishes, game and aged cheeses