Winemaker Notes
This exceptional and rare wine is produced only in the finest vintages. It comes from a special selection of grapes harvested from several particularly well-placed parcels within the appellation (frequently from the Silanc and Siei vineyard sites). Aged for at least three years prior to bottling, the “élevage” is done primarily in small barrels, only a small percentage of which are new.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2020 Carema Etichetta Nera is terrific. As always, the Etichetta Nera sees some smaller-format oak. In this vintage, that helped build mid-palate presence and texture, which is very much a positive. Macerated cherry, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers fill out the layers nicely. This mid-weight Carema has so much to recommend it.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.
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