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  • Portraits of Tenuta Carretta: Giampiero Gallesio

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    Born in 1962, with long experience in the large-scale retail trade sector, Giampiero Gallesio is the Area Manager of Tenuta Carretta for the North-West, Central and Southern Italy. Right shoulder of Marco Sassano (Italian Sales Director), he is entrusted with the not easy task of coordinating the sales network, conducting support, preparing documents, price lists and, above all: «keeping the...

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  • Tenuta Carretta Presents Its «Signature Labels»

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    The winery from Piobesi d’Alba launches three new labels featuring artworks by Rosetta Avalle: a tribute to the territory's vocation that converges with human experience. Over the past year and a half, the wine range has undergone significant revival. Specifically, the «Superiore» designation has been introduced for three “single vineyard” wine labels that were already part of Tenuta...

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  • Superiore and Riserva, do you really know the difference?

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    Do you really know the difference between «Superiore» and «Riserva»? For instance, how does Nebbiolo d’Alba Superiore differ from Barolo Riserva? Why do we have a Barbera d’Alba Superiore and a Roero Riserva?   Let’s start from the basics.  «Superiore» and «Riserva» are two designations that further define DOC and DOCG wines from all over Italy, including those from...

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  • Here Are Tenuta Carretta’s Award-Winning Wines 

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    Dear friends, when summer comes every year, we are glad to share the remarkable international awards we received in this first half of 2023. Among these outstanding achievements, we would like to mention that Campofranco Langhe Riesling placed 1st in Piedmont and 3rd in Italy at the latest edition of the Concorso Nazionale del Riesling which was held last June 18th at Naturno, in Alto...

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  • Portraits of Tenuta Carretta: Franca Occhetti

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    Franca Occhetti

    Born in 1983, Franca Occhetti is a seasoned presence at Tenuta Carretta. Last year, she celebrated twenty years of service in the winery, where she manages orders, logistics, relationship with suppliers and customers. Originally from Monteu Roero, for Franca, wine has always been an integral part of her journey. Her family owns a winery in Roero and, as soon as she finished her studies, she...

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  • Cantine Aperte, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28

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    With Open Cellars 2023, celebrations begin for a special year: the Wine Tourism Movement turns 30. Since its founding, the Movement has quickly become a reference reality in which tradition, culture, dissemination and passion have created a unique and globally recognized brand. Three decades that have seen tastes and scenarios change but during which all those who have participated and continue...

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  • Roero and Langhe, what are the differences?

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    What are the differences between Roero and Langhe? To understand how Langhe and Roero differ, let us take a look at the map of southern Piedmont, precisely that portion of the territory that rises from the Ligurian Apennines toward Turin. Heading from South to North, one will immediately notice that, at the height of Alba, the Tanaro River is the only natural boundary of the area, which...

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  • Tenuta Carretta: A Constellation of Elegance

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    Excellent hospitality, offering experiences in the cellar and in the vineyard Tenuta Carretta, the historic winery from Piobesi d’Alba, is gearing up for the upcoming summer season to show the warm welcome of the territory, thanks to its constellation of hospitality that is always ready to open its doors to the wonders of Langhe and Roero. This is not only a historic place to visit,...

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  • Assaggi in Tenuta – 14 maggio 2023 – Save the date!

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    Sunday 14 May 2023, don't make any commitments: Tenuta Carretta is preparing to host "Assaggi in tenuta". From 14.00 to 20.00, the Piobesi d'Alba cellar will open its doors to enthusiasts, wine tourists and the curious who want to learn about the new vintages of Tenuta Carretta wines. A real "EN PRIMEUR" appointment, which will offer the public the opportunity to get to know the labels that...

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  • Portraits of Tenuta Carretta: Gaia Manno

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    Gaia Manno

    Born in1985 and originally from Guarene, in Roero, Gaia Manno has been working in Tenuta Carretta since 2011. She oversees hospitality, back office, marketing, relationship with wine guides and the preparation of stands for fairs. She is a cheerful and versatile person who has trained to work in tourism. She loves to cook and experiment with unusual food and wine combinations. «In my free time,...

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