2022 Azienda Agricola Monte Maletto, Carema, Vigneto Rovera la Rue

Carema, 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. 
This 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!