{"title":"Carema","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ferrando-etichetta-nera-carema-5","title":"2017 Ferrando, Etichetta Nera, Carema","description":"","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147731554552,"sku":"11169","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-650.jpg?v=1757114519"},{"product_id":"ferrando-etichetta-nera-carema-7","title":"2018 Ferrando, Etichetta Nera, Carema","description":"","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147988455672,"sku":"13228","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1946.jpg?v=1757112719"},{"product_id":"2019-ferrando-etichetta-bianca-carema","title":"2019 Ferrando, Etichetta Bianca, Carema","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarema sits at the northern edge of Piedmont, where Nebbiolo climbs steep terraces at the base of the Alps. The vineyards are trained on traditional pergolas supported by stone pillars—structures designed to capture sunlight while protecting the vines from the cool mountain climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrando has long been the reference estate here, preserving these historic sites while keeping production small. Etichetta Bianca is the domaine’s classic bottling, drawn from several hillside parcels planted on sandy, glacial soils scattered with granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage produced beautifully balanced Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte. In Carema the style leans toward red cherry, alpine herbs, and dried rose, with the firm structure and mountain freshness that define this tiny appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148197023992,"sku":"15342","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-646.jpg?v=1757110814"},{"product_id":"2021-cantina-produttori-di-carema-carema","title":"2021 Cantina Produttori di Carema, Carema Classico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eCarema, a tiny appellation at the foothills of the Alps just before you arrive in the Valle d’Aosta, offers a compelling and distinct perspective on the extraordinary Nebbiolo grape. This is a dramatic landscape where the grape shines with an alpine clarity. While Barolo and Barbaresco showcase Nebbiolo's power and density with great fanfare and worldwide acclaim, Carema offers elegance, perfume, and refined structure in relative obscurity – outside of Michelin-starred wine lists and plugged-in enthusiasts, most have never heard of Carema. We’ve championed this tiny appellation for the past 10 years, and it’s terrific to see it evolve and thrive as new growers emerge and put the region on the map. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eDon't let their elegant, higher-toned nature fool you; these wines are built for the long haul. Their subtle tannic structure and alpine acidity enable them to age and improve gracefully in the cellar. This profound quality emerges from a minuscule appellation, where only about 15 producers farm 25 hectares. Critically, these sensational, age-worthy Nebbiolo wines remain incredibly accessible. Founded in 1960, the Cooperative is a historical pillar of the appellation, currently uniting over 100 members who collectively farm the majority of Carema's total vineyard area. The Cantina's dedication has preserved the traditional viticulture of the challenging terraces. Their classic Carema DOC is an impeccably made expression of Alpine Nebbiolo, offering immense purity, finesse, and structure at an exceptional price point. It’s capable of ageing for decades to come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845502292216,"sku":"18595","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2467.jpg?v=1758122466"},{"product_id":"2022-azienda-agricola-monte-maletto-carema-vigneto-rovera-la-rue","title":"2022 Azienda Agricola Monte Maletto, Carema, Vigneto Rovera la Rue","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCarema, a tiny appellation at the foothills of the Alps just before you arrive in the Valle d’Aosta, offers a compelling and distinct perspective on the extraordinary Nebbiolo grape. This is a dramatic landscape where the grape shines with an alpine clarity. While Barolo and Barbaresco showcase Nebbiolo's power and density with great fanfare and worldwide acclaim, Carema offers elegance, perfume, and refined structure in relative obscurity – outside of Michelin-starred wine lists and plugged-in enthusiasts, most have never heard of Carema. We’ve championed this tiny appellation for the past 10 years, and it’s terrific to see it evolve and thrive as new growers emerge and put the region on the map. Established by former sommelier Gian Marco Viano in 2014, Monte Maletto is one of the brightest stars among Carema's new small growers. Viano is dedicated to organic farming across his tiny parcels - a mere 0.7 hectares of Carema's terraced vineyards. His wines are quickly becoming reference points for the appellation’s quality renaissance. \u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis wine is sourced from the Rovera vineyard area, with La Rue indicating a specific parcel within that cru. It is fermented 100% whole cluster in used barrels. It possesses the necessary structure (fine-grained tannins and high acidity) to ensure tremendous longevity in the cellar. The Vigneto Rovera la Rue is one of the most sought-after bottlings from this tiny region, representing the dedication of a new generation to preserving and elevating Carema's identity. Only eight 6-packs came to the US! There are 278 bottles for the world! Do not miss this incredible wine! \u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classica Wine Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039204458744,"sku":"18748","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2660.jpg?v=1761934609"},{"product_id":"2021-cantina-togliana-carema-larsin","title":"2021 Cantina Togliana, Carema Riserva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis is a rare, complex expression of Nebbiolo (locally called Picotendro) made by Cantina Togliana. This small, artisanal producer, led by Achille Milanesio, is at the forefront of the region's recent revival, employing organic viticulture and traditional, minimal-intervention methods. Carema, a tiny DOC in Alto Piemonte (Northern Italy), is situated at the foot of the Alps near the border with the Aosta Valley. The vines are planted on spectacular, sun-drenched, dry-walled terraces at high elevations, making this one of the world's best examples of heroic viticulture (winemaking in extremely challenging conditions). While Barolo is about power, Carema is about finesse. The 2021 Riserva, made from Togliana's oldest vines, offers piercing freshness and clarity with a distinct mineral backbone. Expect complex notes of dried rose, citrus peel, wild mountain herbs, tobacco, and dark berries. It is energetic, long-lived, and a true icon of Alpine red wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classica Wine Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039460475128,"sku":"18749","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2590.jpg?v=1761153938"},{"product_id":"2021-ferrando-etichetta-bianca-carema","title":"2021 Ferrando, Etichetta Bianca, Carema","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eCarema, a tiny appellation at the foothills of the Alps just before you arrive in the Valle d’Aosta, offers a compelling and distinct perspective on the extraordinary Nebbiolo grape. This is a dramatic landscape where the grape shines with an alpine clarity. While Barolo and Barbaresco showcase Nebbiolo's power and density with great fanfare and worldwide acclaim, Carema offers elegance, perfume, and refined structure in relative obscurity – outside of Michelin-starred wine lists and plugged-in enthusiasts, most have never heard of Carema. 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We’ve enjoyed countless \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eFerrando\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e bottles from the 1970s and 1980s that are as alive and compelling as the finest Barolos and Barbarescos from that era. This profound quality emerges from a minuscule appellation, where only about 15 producers farm 25 hectares. Critically, these sensational, age-worthy Nebbiolo wines remain incredibly accessible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Ferrando family is often cited as the undisputed benchmark producer of Carema, with a winemaking tradition stretching back over a century. Ferrando were the very first wines Neal Rosenthal imported into the US in 1980, 45 years ago. Luigi Ferrando and his sons are guardians of the appellation, known for their meticulous work in the steep, terraced vineyards that sit in the shadow of Mount Blanc. The Etichetta Bianca (White Label) is their flagship wine, celebrated globally for its ethereal complexity, aromatic intensity, and legendary capacity to age gracefully for many decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47343753462008,"sku":"18907","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2676.jpg?v=1762630453"},{"product_id":"2022-azienda-agricola-monte-maletto-carema-sole-e-roccia","title":"2022 Azienda Agricola Monte Maletto, Carema, Sole e Roccia","description":"Azienda Agricola Monte Maletto was established in 2015 by Gian Marco Viano to help restore the historical, steep-terraced vineyards of Carema in northern Piedmont. This wine is made from Nebbiolo grown on ancient, high-altitude pergolas rooted in acidic soils composed of sand, serpentine, and gneiss. In the glass, it displays bright black fruit, violet aromatics, and a distinct mineral quality of wet stones, all held together by a silky, refined structure. The 2022 vintage provided the balanced growing conditions necessary to maintain the signature tension and freshness expected from this challenging alpine site. With its light, focused character and firm acidity, this bottle is ready to enjoy tonight but possesses the structural integrity to benefit from a few years in the cellar.","brand":"Classica Wine Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48297728573688,"sku":"20811","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3725.jpg?v=1778356713"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/sub-region-carema.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}