Inama
Colli Berici Carminium 2022
| Denomination | DOC Colli Berici Carmenere |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carmènere |
| Aging | Aged in barriques (20% new and 80% previously used) for 12 months; racking, no fining and bottling after light filtration. |
- Grape variety: 100% Carmenere, dry red wine from the Colli Berici DOC in Veneto
- Ageing: 12 months in barrique, with 20% new barrels and 80% previously used barrels
- Aromas: notes of dark fruit, aromatic herbs, spices and black pepper; soft tannins
- Pairings: ideal with braised meats, mixed grills, game, spiced stews and mature cheeses
- Serving: temperature 16–18°C, decant for 1 hour; ageing potential until 2035
Description
What kind of wine it is
Inama Carminium Colli Berici, crafted by Inama, is a Venetian red wine that expresses the pure character of Carmenere. Produced in the Colli Berici area, it stands out for its deep red colour with blue-violet highlights. The bouquet reveals distinct dark fruit aromas, aromatic herbs, black pepper and chilli. On the palate, it is full, juicy and balanced, supported by velvety tannins and a prolonged persistence. It is ideal for enhancing braised meats, game and mature cheeses, unleashing its full potential if decanted for an hour and served between 16 and 18°C.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the historic Oratorio di San Lorenzo vineyard, located in the Colli Berici area. The Carmenere vines benefit from a southern exposure and grow at an altitude between 50 and 250 metres above sea level. The rows sink their roots into a red clay soil rich in iron on a limestone base, cultivated using Guyot and pergola training systems. This unique natural habitat, surrounded by wild wooded areas, defines the wine's herbaceous and spicy traits. The age of the vines, over fifteen years, and the carefully managed yield per hectare ensure grapes of excellent phenolic concentration.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a rigorous manual harvest and subsequent destemming of the bunches. Maceration and fermentation take place over about twelve days in vertical vats at a controlled temperature. After racking and pressing, the wine completes malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. Ageing involves twelve months of rest in barrels, partly new and mostly previously used. Following a light filtration to preserve its structural integrity, bottling takes place. This process guarantees remarkable cellar longevity, allowing the organoleptic profile to evolve beautifully over time.
History and Curiosities
Introduced in 2015, Inama's Carminium showcases the most authentic expression of pure Carmenere, harmoniously blending complexity and finesse. The grapes come from the vineyards of the Oratorio di San Lorenzo, in the Berici Hills, where vines over fifteen years old sink their roots into iron-rich clay, surrounded by wild woods. This outstanding Venetian red, awarded 93 points by James Suckling and Falstaff, offers a structured palate with velvety tannins, ensuring extraordinary longevity until 2035.
Awards
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1965
- Oenologist: Alessandro Sterchele
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 70
| Name | Inama Colli Berici Carminium 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Colli Berici DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carmènere |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Inama |
| Story | History and Curiosities Introduced in 2015, Inama's Carminium showcases the most authentic expression of pure Carmenere, harmoniously blending complexity and finesse. The grapes come from the vineyards of the Oratorio di San Lorenzo, in the Berici Hills, where vines over fifteen years old sink their roots into iron-rich clay, surrounded by wild woods. This outstanding Venetian red, awarded 93 points by James Suckling and Falstaff, offers a structured palate with velvety tannins, ensuring extraordinary longevity until 2035. |
| Origin | Oratory of San Lorenzo, Colli Berici (Veneto), Italy |
| Soil composition | Red clay and marine limestone |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and espalier pergola |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 12 days |
| Production technique | Destemming; maceration and fermentation for about 12 days in vertical vats; malolactic fermentation in steel tanks; ageing for 12 months in barriques |
| Wine making | Destemming of the grapes. Maceration and fermentation for about 12 days in vertical vats. Racking, pressing and transfer to stainless steel tanks where malolactic fermentation takes place. |
| Aging | Aged in barriques (20% new and 80% previously used) for 12 months; racking, no fining and bottling after light filtration. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |