2016 Cantina dei Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema Carema Riserva

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  4/14/2024 - thesternowl wrote: 90 Points

  From a lesser known “produttori” in Piemonte. Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema (what a mouthful) is a tiny cooperative in, you guessed it, Carema.
  
  Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Fairly consistent throughout but I think I preferred the energy on Day 1. The 2016 Riserva pours a pale garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, slightly bruised strawberry, toe jam (yeah, well…I’m not wrong), alpine herbs, roses, some balsamico and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline with a silky texture. Until now, my only experience with the Carema DOC has been with Ferrando’s Etichetta Bianca and Etichetta Nera. While this bottle didn’t have the same drama as those wines from Ferrando, this was a very good example of Carema. Drink now and through 2031.

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  3/29/2024 - Fractalage Likes this wine:

  Excellent Nebbiolo!
  Bottle rested upright for 6 months.
  Decanted to very little sediment.
  Initial nose wafted mouthwatering sharp cherry and elegant fruit aromas.
  
  After about an hour the nose closed up: Typical good Riserva.
  But could pick out some spices.
  
  Palate was energetic with levity and length.
  The juice was juicy, the power held bitter herbs and stars that went on for a good 20 seconds. Lemon zest, fine teas, tannins of herbs, light grip that held on deliciously.
  
  Paired with lamb chop and was an excellent compliment.
  
  I would say that this will keep for at least 10 more years, even though enjoyable now.
  
  Overall, I love this.
  This is elegance with tart power of this incredibly beautiful part of the world. Would drink this every night.
  
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  1/13/2024 - JWG wrote: 89 Points

  Same notes as early 2023 tasting....

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  11/24/2023 - mclanew Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Popped and poured. This is pretty special. Light to medium bodied. Transparent, elegant and well balanced. Red cherry, orange rind, herbs, a touch of tobacco and menthol. Very persistent and long for such a light bodied wine. Will develop interesting complexity over time.

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  8/20/2023 - PVJC Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Bright fruit, medium- bodied. Very good and good value. A nice alternative to pinot for something on the lighter side but a little more rustic. Wish I had bought more.

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