Ferrando, Carema Etichetta Bianca, 2006 (1.5L)

Ferrando is the legendary grower of Carema, the precipitous Alpine appellation in far northern Piedmont where Nebbiolo ripens on terraces near the Valle d'Aosta. The Etichetta Bianca is the estate's classic annual bottling, all cool-climate perfume, finesse, and structure, raised in a mix of large and small barrels. This is a mature back-vintage bottle from a private collection, now nearly two decades old and well into its drinking window, where mountain Nebbiolo turns earthy, floral, and savory. As a magnum, it has aged slowly and gracefully. A beautiful bottle for a special table.