2016 Carema Classico Riserva, Produttori Di Carema

A gorgeous Nebbiolo from northern Piedmont that will appeal to Barolo and Burgundy lovers.  Produttori di Carema was founded in 1960 by a group of 10 resident winegrowers and producers and has now grown to over 100 members. They aim to safeguard and enhance the wine culture in this special and quite unique environment dominated by the famous terraces with grapevines trained over pergolas supported by the typical pillars called “Pilun” made of stone and lime.

"The 2016 Carema Riserva is another knock-out effort from the Produttori di Carema, the local cooperative that has really been on fire these last few vintages. Open-knit and inviting, but with all the complexity that is so typical of the appellation, the 2016 is superb. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet tobacco, cedar and licorice are all woven together in a super-expressive Carema that offers tons of complexity in a relatively accessible style for a young wine from the appellation. The Riserva is a selection of the best casks in the cellar, with the wine aged for an added year in cask, so three years’ in neutral oak in total. That extra year in oak vis-à-vis the Classico does take with it some of the fruit while emphasizing more savory and mineral qualities. Power and finesse come together so well in this textbook Carema. Drink 2024-2041."  Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com