Caramino Colli Novaresi Cantine dei Colli Novaresi 1967
The 1967 Caramino is a red wine produced by Cantine dei Colli Novaresi, a cooperative situated in the northern part of Italy's prestigious Piedmont region. The wine takes its name from the Caramino hill where the grapes are cultivated. This specific vineyard site is located in the municipality of Briona, bordering the Fara appellation, and benefits from a highly favorable position that historically yields a small, focused production.
Cantine dei Colli Novaresi represents the cooperative spirit of Alto Piemonte. For decades, it has allowed numerous small-scale growers with modest parcels of land to pool their harvests, gaining access to modern winemaking facilities while retaining ownership and care of their historic vineyards. This area around Novara, nestled between the Alps and the Po Valley, has a long-standing tradition of cultivating Nebbiolo, known locally as Spanna, alongside other traditional regional varieties such as Vespolina, Uva Rara, and Croatina.
The Colli Novaresi area is framed by the Sesia and Ticino rivers, lying just south of Lago Maggiore and Lago d'Orta with the majestic Monte Rosa massif in the background. The climate here is defined by mild summers and significant temperature shifts between day and night, driven by cool Alpine winds and the moderating influence of the nearby lakes. The vines are planted in highly complex, well-draining soils of glacial and volcanic origin. Rich in minerals, the earth consists of weathered rock, including porphyry and granite, mixed with clay and limestone.
This northern terroir yields a distinctly different expression of the local grapes compared to the famous wines of southern Piedmont. While the broader Piedmont region is celebrated for its dramatic, fog-draped hills and intense focus on how microclimates shape the vines, the cooler climate and volcanic soils of the Colli Novaresi provide a uniquely alpine character to the wines produced in this historic northern enclave.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
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