Ferrando, Carema Etichetta Bianca, 2010 SPcount0226 100 feet on a remote

100 feet on a remote ridge above Carmel Valley in Monterey County — planted in 2006 to Dijon clones 667 and 115 on well-drained granodiorite clay loam

This is a year that showcases precision over power

indigenous yeasts only

When Jean-Louis Chave makes Saint-Joseph

While it is already drinking beautifully

Ferrando, Carema Etichetta Bianca, 2010 SPcount0226 100 feet on a remoteFerrando is the legendary grower of Carema, the steep alpine appellation where Nebbiolo grows on terraced stone pillars near the Aosta Valley. Altitude gives these wines their signature high toned elegance, more delicate than Barolo but capable of aging for decades. The Etichetta Bianca (white label) is the annual bottling, aged in a mix of large and small barrels. The 2010 was a benchmark classic vintage across Piedmont, fresh and beautifully