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The wine list at Carrera Café
At Carrera Café, wine is not an afterthought. It’s a thoughtful selection, between characterful Italian wines and Quebec wines discovered with curiosity. A short, chosen menu to pair with our boards, charcuterie, and cheeses.
We prioritize quality over quantity. Every wine on our menu has been tasted, discussed, and mentally paired with our menu before being included.
Wine, like coffee, requires special attention. At Carrera Café, our selection does not exceed about twenty references. It’s a deliberate choice: rather twenty perfectly chosen wines than two hundred wines half-forgotten in the cellar never to be sold.
We look to Italy for the backbone of the menu: Chianti, Barolo, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio. Grape varieties with character that naturally pair with our organic Charlevoix charcuterie and Quebec cheeses. And for a local touch, a few bottles from Quebec vineyards selected with curiosity and respect for the terroir.
Italian wines
The heart of our cellar
Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Primitivo, Pinot Grigio: the great Italian grape varieties naturally take center stage in a café with a transalpine automotive universe.
Red ♦ Tuscany
Chianti Classico
Sangiovese, Tuscany
Black cherries, fine leather, serious but elegant tannins. The natural companion to a charcuterie board or a firm cheese.
$16 / glass
Red ♦ Piedmont
Barolo
Nebbiolo, Piedmont
The king of Italian wines. Deep, structured, with notes of dried rose and licorice. To be savored slowly, without rushing.
$22 / glass
Red ♦ Apulia
Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo, Apulia
Warm, generous, candied black fruits and mild spices. A southern wine that warms you up, perfect for cool evenings in Petit-Champlain.
$15 / glass
White ♦ Friuli
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio, Friuli
Clean, lively, slightly floral. The quintessential terrace white, ideal with our soft cheeses or an herb focaccia.
$14 / glass
White ♦ Veneto
Soave Classico
Garganega, Veneto
Sweet almonds, white flowers, mineral finish. A delicate and discreet white, perfect to open the appetite without overpowering it.
$14 / glass
Sparkling ♦ Veneto
Prosecco DOC
Glera, Veneto
Fine bubbles, peach, and elderflower. The perfect start to a beautiful evening or a surprising match with a soft cheese board.
$13 / glass
The pairings
Wine and boards at Carrera
Each bottle on our menu has been thoughtfully paired to naturally complement our menu. Here are the pairings we recommend.
Chianti Classico
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Organic Charcuterie board from Charlevoix, bresaola, copa
Barolo
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Hard cheese, aged Migneron de Charlevoix
Primitivo
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Mixed board, Comtomme des Cantons, dry salami
Pinot Grigio
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Fresh cheeses, Quebec brie, focaccia
Soave Classico
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Sir Laurier de Lanaudiere, mild cheese at the start of the board
Prosecco
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Whole board to start, or Italian dessert
On the podium
Our three favorites
If you hesitate, our teams always recommend one of these three wines. They best represent the spirit of Carrera Café: character, elegance, pleasure.
★ SIGNATURE
Chianti Classico
The house wine. The one we open first, the one we gladly refill. Its versatility with boards makes it the ideal companion for a relaxed aperitif at Petit-Champlain.
StyleDry red
Grape varietySangiovese
Temp.16-18°C
PRESTIGE
Barolo
For evenings that deserve it. Barolo requires time, a crystal glass, and a well-stocked board. It is the celebration wine, the podium in the glass.
StylePowerful red
Grape varietyNebbiolo
Temp.17-19°C
TERRACE
Prosecco DOC
On the terrace, facing the river, late afternoon: Prosecco is the perfect match with Petit-Champlain. Light, festive, casual. A glass that makes you want to order another.
StyleDry sparkling
Grape varietyGlera
Temp.6-8°C
THE IDEAL PIT STOP
Pair wine and board
The ideal formula at Carrera Café: a board to share, a glass of Chianti or Prosecco, a terrace table facing Petit-Champlain. This is our version of the pit stop: a short, intense, perfectly executed break. Ask our team to guide you in the evening pairing.
To go further
Related to this article
Wine pairs perfectly with our boards. To learn more about our charcuterie and cheese offerings, read Focaccia, boards, and appetizers.
And for the seasonal cocktails that complement our wine list, our article Mulled wine and winter cocktails will give you more ideas.
CARRERA CAFÉ
A table, a glass, a board
In the heart of Petit-Champlain, our terrace awaits you with a carefully selected list of Italian and Quebec wines. Come discover the perfect pairing between a good wine and our artisanal boards.
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