Inama Carmenere Piu Veneto Rosso IGT 2022
(Veneto, Italy) - [JS 92] [WE 92] [VM 91]

About the Winery:
In the 1960s, Giuseppe Inama began buying up small vineyard plots on Mount Foscarino, a volcanic peak in the heart of the Soave Classico zone, and as a result, the Inama winery today owns most of the vineyards on Mount Foscarino. Giuseppe Inama saw the great potential of these old, traditional vineyards at a time when others were more intent on producing larger quantities in the plains for inexpensive exports. His son Stefano, who took over the winemaking duties in 1992, continued to work tirelessly to realize the potential of these vineyards, 

Stefano Inama is one of those producers who embodies the respect for tradition but is constantly thinking and striving to do more and better and isn't afraid to take risks. In 2020, the third generation of the Inama family joined the family winery. Today, brothers Alessio, Matteo, and Luca are unapologetically pushing the winery to new heights - from their agricultural approach to their winemaking philosophies to a new spirit of experimentation.  In the final analysis, Inama has truly succeeded in combining ancient grape varieties, nearly forgotten winemaking practices, and modern technology to produce both white and red wines that are benchmarks for northeastern Italy.  

About this Wine:
Inama has launched a major exploration into the possibilities for Carmenere in Italy, and Carmenere Più is the main product of this effort. Carmenère is a pre-phylloxera staple of Bordeaux wines that was brought to the Colli Berici area of Veneto at least a century and a half ago. Yet when this wine was first made, Carmenere was not an approved grape variety for labeling purposes in this area and was considered a type of Cabernet. Nevertheless, this wine demonstrates that Carmenere can be a lovely addition to Veneto's more common red varieties, producing wines with beautiful concentration and freshness. A portion of old-vines Merlot is blended with the Carmenere to add a bit of softness and roundness.

85% Carmenere, 15% Merlot

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - James Suckling:
"A smoky and crunchy wine with aromas of earth, dark fruit and licorice. Medium-bodied with relatively low extraction, ripe tannins and refreshing acidity. Drink or hold." (Jun 2025)

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Opening with aromas of macerating blackberries in mixed spices both sweet and savory with swirling aromas of tobacco and violets and subtle note of singed sage. The seductive palate draws you deeper into the core of the wine as macerated black cherries and plums define the wine today but savory elements bid there time as hints of bay leaf and black tea develop with time as elegant tannins genuflect, this wine has both charm and intensity." - Jeff Porter (Dec 2024)

91 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2022 Veneto Rosso Carmenere Più is savory in the glass, with crushed blackberries complicated by rosemary and exotic spice. It's juicy upon entry yet refined, featuring pure red berry fruits and an air of sweet lavender that swirls throughout. It leaves a staining of primary concentration, adding a pleasantly chewy sensation while remaining fresh through the long licorice-tinged finale." - Eric Guido (Sep 2025)