Carema Produttori di Carema 1976
The 1976 Carema from Produttori di Carema is a red wine originating from the northernmost part of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Founded in 1960 by local winegrowers, the Cantina dei Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema is situated near the border of Valle d'Aosta. This area represents Alto Piemonte in its most dramatic form, where the Alps rise directly behind the vineyards. The wine is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and was aged and bottled at the origin by the cooperative.
Piedmont, which literally translates to "at the foot of the mountain," is globally recognized for its profound focus on terroir and its dramatic, steep hills often enveloped in autumn morning fog. Within this prestigious region lies the small Carema appellation, considered one of Italy's smallest with only about 18 hectares in production. The viticulture here is defined as heroic mountain viticulture. The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 300 and 600 meters on steep terraces characterized by moraine soils. A defining visual feature of this alpine terroir is the traditional "pergola caremese" or "topie," a unique trellis system where the vines are elevated on granite stone pillars to form a horizontal green roof, maximizing sun exposure in the cool climate.
This wine is crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo, a premier Italian grape variety that is locally known in Carema as Picotener or Picotendro. While Nebbiolo is widely cultivated in famous Piedmontese areas like Barolo and Barbaresco, the high-altitude, alpine environment of Carema provides a unique mountain interpretation of this classic variety. The vines adapt to the cool climate and the rocky, terraced soils, resulting in a distinct expression of the grape compared to its counterparts further south in the region.
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.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded as this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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