Carema Sole e Roccia 2018

£49.50 GBP

Galloni's pick of Carema from Monte Maletto

Grapes: Nebbiolo 95% Ner d’Ala 5%
Viticulture:  Artisanal, indigenous yeasts, around 7 small plot vineyard, south-west exposure
Vinification:  30% whole cluster, spontaneous fermentation, 40 days maceration
Ageing: 18 months in used barriques plus 6 months in bottle
Bottles produced: 1,990 
Alcohol: 13.5% abv
Colour: Ruby Red
Nose:  Balsamic hints with notes of red berries and vermouth herbs
Palate: Wild berries and fragrances of alpine herbs with sweet tannins
Undoubtedly one of the future superstars of Carema. Monte Maletto is a one-man show run by Gian Marco Viano (34 yo). Before starting the cantina Gian Marco worked as a professional sommelier for over 7 years. Gian Marco practices organic vinification, minimal intervention methods in the cantina and he is locally considered one of the top Carema producers.