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High altitude Italian wines born from glacier and rock. Importer - Distributor - CA Retailer.
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29/10/2024

The world needs to know about the wines of Carema. This little hamlet in the Alps has produced a Nebbiolo so unique that it was granted its own DOC in 1967. The place is majestic and the vineyards unique. Rock terraces that are hundreds of years old are topped with stone pillars called Pilun that support the pergola. Harvest at this incline is carried out by hand with ladders and baskets. One has to appreciate places where traditions and wine culture run so deep.

11/10/2024

Here are some important awards the Produttori di Carema wines have received in the past few weeks. Congratulations!

🍷 Carema DOC 2020: Gold Medal “Mondial des vins extrêmes”

🍷 Carema DOC 2020: 92/100 “Top 100 Best Italian Wines 2025”

🍷 Carema DOC 2020: Gold Medal “XXII International Wine Competition City of Wine 2024 - Nebbiolo World”

🍷 Carema Riserva DOC 2019: 93/100 “Top 100 Best Italian Wines 2025”

🍷 Carema DOC Selezione 2018: Gold Medal “50 Great Red Wines of the World 2024”
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05/10/2024

So proud to have a Master Sommelier (Kevin Vogt MS) select .lliwines Montanello and Glacier wines for their store . Check them out if you find yourself in Yountville (Napa Valley).

13/09/2024

Let me introduce our next wine to you:
Monchiero’s Montanello vineyard is situated within Castiglione Falletto, at the heart of the Barolo production area. This Cru site is located on the popular western ridge, boasting a sunny, southwestern exposure. Monchiero’s parcel of Montanello was initially planted in 1954 and acquired by Monchiero in 2000. The wines originating from this vineyard are known for their richness and structured nature, with significant aging potential.

Appearance: Medium garnet with an orange rim.

Nose: Red cherry, dark chocolate, wet gravel, roses, potting soil, licorice, kumquat, mossy rocks, sculpture clay, coffee, teriyaki sauce.

Taste: Red cherry, dark chocolate and to***co leaf. Full bodied and structured. Wet gravel acidity.

Pairing: Great with stews, braised red meat or game, truffle dishes or seasoned cheese.

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05/09/2024

One more photo from the mountains.

94 points - JamesSuckling.com
“Minerally and nuanced expression that shows the layered, ethereal aspect of Rocche di Castiglione. Delineated, soft-spoken scents of dried roses, earthy berries, orange zest and crushed stones. Chalky and mineral with fine tannins and a subtle but persistent finish that goes on. Elegant, inconspicuous and already delicious, but can hold.”

31/08/2024

It’s the weekend!! Where’s the party at?

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26/08/2024

The unique white, reflective soils of the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard are rich in minerals and fossils from its past as a seabed (soil known as marna di Sant’Agata). This distinctive soil composition, combined with the vineyard’s location, results in a lighter-bodied wine with pronounced aromatics of dried flowers and red fruit. The wine is made using traditional techniques and aged for three years in large Slavonian oak casks. While enjoyable now, these wines have the depth to age for decades.

22/08/2024

The Monchiero family purchased the Rocche di Castiliglione parcel in the 1970’s, but it had been famous for decades prior. The vineyard simply known as Rocche, had been the first Barolo vineyard to be bottled on its own in 1961. In the 1980’s, Rocche vineyard wines were the highest priced of all Barolos, and since the 1990’s, they have always been bottled separately. In 2010, the name was legally changed to Rocche di Castiglione, avoiding confusion with neighboring vineyard Rocche dell’Annunziata.

Today, only seven wineries produce Rocche di Castiglione Barolo, including renowned names like Vietti, Oddero, Brovia, and Roagna. Despite owning two prime acres in the vineyard, Monchiero remains relatively unknown in the United States.

11/08/2024

Getting some mountain time in.

31/07/2024

is now carrying new vintages of , as well as newcomers and .lliwines . Three locations in the Bay Area and a couple in the Los Angeles area as well. We are super grateful for their support.

22/07/2024

Great wines stem from exceptional vineyards, and the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard in the Castiglione Falletto part of Barolo is as good as it gets for Nebbiolo. This “cru” site boasts a thin, steep, south-east facing hillside, ideal for producing perfumed and balanced Barolo. Although single vineyard Barolos are among Italy’s most expensive, they are relatively undervalued in the world of wine.

Appearance: Medium garnet with an orange rim.

Nose: Dried strawberry, dried figs, chocolate, vanilla, cracked leather, dried truffle, old paper, tea, almond, crushed rock and fennel.

Taste: Red cherry, orange peel and bittersweet chocolate. Medium body, but high acidity and tannin.

Pairing: Great with stews, braised red meat or game, truffle dishes or seasoned cheese.

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18/07/2024

The new shipment of wines has arrived! We have new vintages of Produttori di Carema, as well as our first ever Barolos. The web pages are up and the wines are available for sale. I will introduce the wines in more detail in the upcoming weeks. .lliwines

03/07/2024

Three winemakers whom we import from, meeting for the first time. The spectacular setting is of the Torrette Superieur subregion of Valle d’Aosta DOC.

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26/06/2024

I have a shipment arriving next week with new wines, but before that let me introduce our last wine from the last shipment; the Ascesa Valtellina Superiore Riserva “Contrada Moroni”.

In a long east-west valley, bordered by mountain peaks on both sides, lies a unique wine region named Valtellina. The absence of too little snow on the south-facing slopes has allowed grape cultivation since at least the fifth century. Among the five prominent hills – Sassella, Inferno, Grumello, Valgella, and Marrogia – Sassella is often hailed as the finest, leading to its official demarcation in 1998. The grapes used in crafting the Ascesa Superior Riserva hail from the quaint hamlet of Moroni, situated just above the designated zone. Once considered too cool to fully ripen grapes 25 years ago, this area is now proving to be the freshest part of the hill.

Originally intended for the Superiore blend, these grapes were deemed so exceptional that they were vinified separately. Distinguished by their heightened freshness and acidity, they deliver ripe, long-lasting tannins and exquisite red fruit notes. This wine exhibits a lighter body compared to a traditional Superiore, but with a more extended finish. Adhering to DOC regulations, the wine undergoes a two-year aging process in oak barrels (30% new), followed by an additional year and a half of bottle aging. This extended maturation imparts captivating balsamic and dried rose aromas to the final product.

14/06/2024

If you find yourself in North Berkeley, be sure to check out .all.places , a new speciality wine and food purveyor. The owners, and have been dreaming of opening a shop for some time, and it is so great to see their dreams come true. Keep a lookout for some of our wines!

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03/06/2024

Enjoying the last bottle of Carema Classico 2018z. Excited for the new vintage arriving in a month.

31/05/2024

The vineyards of Carema. Steep terraces carved halfway up the mountain were already well established by the 16th century, and remained an important part of the economy until the 1890’s. The terraces are unique looking, with heavy round columns of cut stone and mortar called Pilun, and wooden cross beams called topie (tabbie in local dialect) that support the vines. These terraces reflect the suns rays onto the vines during the day, then hold heat into the night.

19/05/2024

Exciting news! Thrilled to have three wines featured in Union Square, San Francisco. This is a multi-course dinner experience, and you could taste our Valtellina Contrada Monroni, or Mayolet or the Torrette Superieur. It is a huge honor to have our wines featured at a michelin starred restaurant.

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