2015 Cantina dei Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema Carema Selezione 60th Anni

The 2015 Carema Selezione is a new wine in this range, and was made to celebrate the winery’s 60th anniversary. It is a bit riper and racier than most of the Produttori’s wines, but in this appellation, that is not necessarily a bad thing, as it does mean the wines can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, hard candy, mint, rose petal and orange peel are all finely knit in a Carema that offers an intriguing mix of classic structure, bright acids and exotic red fruit character. The Selezione spent two years in cask followed by a third year in neutral French oak barriques. The French oak adds a bit of sweetness and texture, but is very nicely integrated.