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La Costa Carema DOC wine — Monte Maletto winery — Dionysus
RedCaremaDOC

La Costa Carema DOC

by Monte Maletto · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationCaremaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for5–10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Monte MalettoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the “Mazzoni” plot. Stronger winds and dry air across its terraces encourage thicker grape skins. The vineyard is farmed organically.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-October. The bunches are destemmed and crushed by foot, then undergo spontaneous fermentation with 40 days of skin contact. The wine is bottled without filtration.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 18 months in second- and third-use barriques, followed by a further six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

A darker, more “masculine” expression, with oak notes integrated smoothly and harmoniously.