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The 2024 Harvest at Tenuta Carretta: A Complex Vintage
If there were one word to encapsulate the 2024 harvest, it would be “challenging.” A broad, somewhat generic description, perhaps, but it perfectly captures the journey of those who managed this vintage - navigating temperamental weather that alternately delayed or accelerated grape picking to preserve quality, interpreting the fruit’s potential in the cellar to meet expectations, and...
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News from the Alta Langa project: the third chapter launches in November with Alta Langa DOCG Airali Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc 2021
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A new Alta Langa DOCG, available on the market starting in November: we are proud to announce the newest addition to our lineup, Airali Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc Metodo Classico 2021. “Our decision to produce a 100% Chardonnay Extra Brut stems from earlier in-house winemaking experiments that truly brought out the grape’s distinctive traits: vibrant acidity, a hint of salinity, and great...
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Join Us at the Alba White Truffle Fair!
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Starting October 12th, the 94th edition of the Alba White Truffle International Fair kicks off - a nearly century-old celebration of fine food and Italian excellence. The heart of the fair, which runs for nine weeks, is the World Truffle Market and AlbaQualità, held in the Courtyard of Maddalena. Tenuta Carretta will be there again this year, at stand no. 3. This is where you’ll find...
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Cannubi: The Heart of Barolo
If Barolo is the "King of Wines," then Cannubi is its rightful throne. Perhaps the most celebrated hill in Italy's wine landscape and undoubtedly among the most historic vineyards - with archival research tracing the first documented mention back to 1752, the year it appeared on a label for the first time – Cannubi is a perfect blend of soil and climate factors that create wines symbolizing the...
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Save the Date: Casa Cayega Returns on Sunday, September 8th
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Grab your pen and calendar—this is a date you won't want to miss. Tenuta Carretta’s summer event, Casa Cayega, is back for its seventh edition on September 8, 2024. This year, we’re opening our doors for a festive day packed with activities for all ages. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore our beautiful region and savor the wines we’re proud to produce, especially our signature...
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Portraits of Tenuta Carretta: Monica Anselmo
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A Langhe native, born and raised in Serralunga d’Alba, Monica Anselma has been part of the Italian sales team at Tenuta Carretta for three years. Monica, how did you start your journey in the wine world, and how did you end up here? I was born and raised in the Langhe, where wine and the land are in our DNA. I've always been around vineyards and harvests, thanks to my parents and...
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A Semester of Achievements for Tenuta Carretta Wines
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As we reach the halfway mark of the year, it’s time to review and share a selection of the best results we’ve achieved in 2024. This period has been both intense and rewarding, filled with active participation in numerous events and relentless work in the vineyard and cellar to perfect our wines. We’re delighted to see that our efforts have been recognized with prestigious awards,...
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A Mosaic of Wine Tourism: Tenuta Carretta, the Hospitality of Piemonte
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Guided tours, vine trekking and tastings – but also charming rooms and gourmet dining. Welcome to Tenuta Carretta, a "constellation of experiences, taste, and elegance" where you can immerse yourself in Piedmontese hospitality in all its facets. Choose your experience and come visit us! Tastings and Tours In our Wine Shop, you can choose from various “tasting flights” exciting...
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Canorei: a Vineyard Steeped in History
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Canorei is a toponym already present in ancient maps; for this reason it has been granted the status of MGA (Additional Geographic Indication) within the Production Regulations of the Roero DOCG. Since the delimited area is entirely located within the property of Tenuta Carretta, Canorei can be considered akin to a "cru monopole” – meaning an appellation exclusively used by the...
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See you at La Prima dell’Alta Langa
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La Prima dell'Alta Langa - Alta Langa Premiere - 2024 will take place next Monday, March 18th, from 10:00 to 17:30, at the Teatro Regio in Turin, one of the largest theaters in Europe and one of the most famous lyrical-symphonic institutions in Italy, partner of Consorzio Alta Langa since last summer. The Premiere is the annual grand tasting of all the cuvées from the members of the Consorzio...
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