Right on the border of Valle d'Aosta, Luigi Ferrando and his Roberto & Andrea produce traditional wines in Piedmont's tiny 40-acre Canavese region (45 minutes north of Turin). Though known primarily for white Erbaluce and its famed Nebbiolo, there are a few other local favorites. Canavese Rosso is a youthful Nebbiolo blend with about 30% Barbera and a touch of local Neretta Barbera and Neretta ("little black"), which is steel-vinified bottled just about a year after harvest. We love its complex medium-bodied profile resplendent with wild strawberries, brambleberries preserve, and earth over fine tannins. For those seeking an alternative to Barolo or Barbaresco, we also carry Ferrando's Carema Nebbiolo. Try it with simple pizza, dried meat, grilled foods, and antipasto. we also carry Ferrando's Carema Nebbiolo.
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