Description
TECHNICAL SHEET
Carema “Sole e Roccia” D.O.C
Welcome to Carema, a village in northern Piedmont housing some of the world’s most courageous winemakers. It is in this remote corner, on the border with the Aosta Valley, that the definition of heroic viticulture truly comes to life. Amidst the steep slopes and a pruning method requiring superhuman effort, Gian Marco of the Monte Maletto estate crafts wines of great finesse, elegance, and personality. The “Sole e Roccia” cuvée is derived from Nebbiolo. The Nebbiolo variety used is Pico Tendro, differing from the widely spread Ampia in the Alba region. It is a clone that produces very refined, subtle, and mineral wines, closer to a Pinot Noir than a Barolo
- Nebbiolo
- 0,75L
- Piedmont
- 13
WINEMAKERS / PRODUCERS
Azianda Agricola Monte Maletto
Nicknamed “L’Eroe” (the hero in Italian), Gian Marco and I indirectly crossed paths several years ago. One of his rare bottles had landed in my glass, and it was an immediate love affair. The delicacy, complexity, and soul of his wine instantly captivated me.
It was in 2020, in Carema, that I personally met Gian Marco. This small appellation in northern Piedmont was unknown to me, and I didn’t even know where it was located. Upon my arrival in front of these magnificent hillsides, I immediately understood that this place possessed a beautiful history. A history that is just waiting to be told.
It is thanks to its terraces carved directly into the rock, a testament to the tenacity and love that humans have for wine, that this magnificent nectar comes to life.
The peculiarity of this appellation is to offer a Nebbiolo in an almost ancestral form. Indeed, Carema is a sincere wine that may seem rugged at first, but with time, it expresses all its nobility and finesse through its minerality and its delicate and complex bouquet.
Suggestions
Indulge
