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"The Produttori di Carema cooperative has been on a tear in recent vintages. These traditionally crafted mountain wines offer so much Nebbiolo character." — Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Carema is one of the most northerly and smallest DOCs in Piedmont — its 20 hectares folded into two modest amphitheatres on the border with Valle d'Aosta, the vines running through the settlements themselves, part of the streetscape, the culture, the identity. For any lover of Nebbiolo, Carema is essential — both in person and in the glass.

At the heart of this tiny appellation is Produttori di Carema — the townspeople's winery, founded in 1960 and sustained by the contribution of around 70 tiny-scale growers, for most of whom viticulture is a second job. An impressive younger generation, led by President Matteo Bosonetto and Vice President Roberta Bonin, is bringing fresh vitality to a project that deserves every bit of support it can get. A Slow Food Presidium since 2014, it is one of the most important and endangered wine cooperatives in Italy.

Carema is home to Picotendro — or Picotener — a unique local biotype of Nebbiolo. The vines are pergola-trained, intricately strung along wooden beams propped up by granite pillars (pilun) on narrow terraces reaching above 600 metres on the southern face of the Alps. Hugely labour-intensive, all work is done by hand with specialised tools. These are wines of extraordinary effort.

The Classico is 100% Nebbiolo aged for two years in large Slavonian oak. The Riserva is a selection of the finest barrels aged a further year. Translucent and orange-tinged, they are perhaps the most Nebbiolo-looking Nebbiolo of all — ethereal, perfumed, savoury and Alpine in structure, representing a unique version of the variety that is prized among those in the know.

We have been representing these legendary wines for many years. In a world of increasingly sweet-fruited modern Nebbiolo, this is an invaluable project that delivers extraordinary quality at its price point. Working with Carema and Produttori di Carema is one of the privileges of what we do. Scroll our feature on Produttori di Carema on Instagram.

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