Carema is one of Piedmont’s best-kept secrets—a rare and elegant red wine produced in a tiny alpine village near the Aosta Valley, where the Nebbiolo di Carema is grown on steep, terraced vineyards carved into the mountainside.
This is true heroic viticulture, where every vine clings to the slope, supported by dry-stone walls and granite pergolas. The altitude, rocky soil, and extreme conditions shape a Nebbiolo wine like no other: lean, graceful, aromatic, and full of tension.
Carema wine offers a refined expression of Nebbiolo: notes of rose, wild herbs, mountain spices, and orange peel precede a fresh and mineral palate, with silky tannins and remarkable aging potential. It’s a red wine that speaks of place—far from the power of Barolo or the roundness of Barbaresco, yet deeply expressive and authentic.
At Grandi Bottiglie, we offer a curated selection of Carema wines, featuring labels from traditional cellars like Cantina dei Produttori di Carema to micro-producers such as Chiussuma, Sorpasso, Ferrando, and other independent artisans. Whether you’re a collector looking for age-worthy Nebbiolo, or a wine lover seeking something off the beaten path, Carema wine is a true gem waiting to be explored.
Carema wine, with its refined structure and delicate aromas, is a perfect match for elegant and versatile food pairings. Thanks to its freshness, minerality, and silky tannins, it enhances dishes without overpowering them—making it an ideal choice for both traditional meals and gourmet cuisine.
Here are some of the best food pairings for Nebbiolo di Carema:
Traditional Piedmontese first courses: tajarin with butter and sage, porcini mushroom risotto, ravioli del plin with roast sauce.
White and red meats: roasted veal, rabbit stew, oven-baked lamb, herb-crusted beef tenderloin.
Aged cheeses: Piedmontese toma, Castelmagno, alpine Fontina.
Hearty mountain dishes: cheesy polenta, braised meats, light game like pheasant or hare.
Serve Carema wine at 16–18°C in large glasses to let it fully express its complexity.
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