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From Nebbiolo to Roero Days: where we will be in March 2019
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This is shaping up to be the year that Terre Miroglio has a large presence. In March, we will be in London, Torino and Bologna with the wines of Tenuta Carretta and Malgrà. Nebbiolo Day March 5, 2019 London Our tour begins in London with what can only be called the largest event in the world dedicated to Nebbiolo. In the Lindley Hall of the Royal Horticultural Society, over 90 producers from...
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Does snow damage vineyards?
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In the first week of February, the vineyards of the Langhe and Roero were blanketed by a thick layer of snow. Almost 40 cm of snow covered the hills and turned these vineyard landscapes into a work of beauty reminiscent of what Beppe Fenoglio so masterfully described as, “the world immersed in a heavenly peace and in such a silence that we could almost hear the landing of every single...
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Ivana Brignolo Miroglio is elected as the Piedmont Delegate for Donne del Vino
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We are proud to announce that Ivana Brignolo Miroglio is the newest delegate for Piedmont for Donne del Vino, a national organization that promotes women in wine. She was unanimously elected on January 22, 2019 into this important role. As the President of Tenuta Carretta, she will further enhance the role of women in Italy’s wine industry. “Piedmont is having an important moment:...
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Merry Christmas Pairings!
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Christmas is upon us. The dishes and recipes of family tradition are laid upon the table, but which wines to pair? Here are our suggestions. BEGIN WITH TASTE It is not Christmas without an abundance of appetizers and sides. Russian salad, mashed potatoes, lentils, crostini with fresh cheese, salads with citrus, salmon with lemon, or the classic shrimp cocktail. For any accompaniment...
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Harvest 2018: Harmony and power in excellence
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It was a year with fluctuating weather patterns, that caused a few difficulties, especially in the spring. The quality of the 2018 vintage will be influenced by the choices made in the vineyard throughout the season, acting promptly to ensure health. But just how well did the 2018 vintage go? We speak with Giovanni Minetti, Tenuta Carretta CEO, who carefully monitored the evolution of the...
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Flavio Costa in the Kitchen: My Childhood
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Flavio Costa, Ligurian by birth and Piedmontese by choice, is the executive chef at 21.9, the Michelin-starred restaurant housed at Tenuta Carretta. When it comes to cooking, his inspiration is clear: flavours embody emotions, and emotions come from memories. The task of the chef is to communicate these emotions, transforming them into moments of remembering. Flavio, where do you find...
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Vino e ravioli, l’apericena di Villa Garassino e Tre Chef
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Loro sono i Tre Chef. E fanno ravioli. Villa Garassino è la nuovissima country house del Gruppo Miroglio. Oltre ad essere un agriturismo di charme, ospita importanti eventi legati al wine&food. I Tre Chef e Villa Garassino vi invitano ad un evento unico nel suo genere. Un apericena dedicato a due must della cucina&cantina piemontese. Da una parte i nuovissimi concept ravioli dei Tre...
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Tavoleto and Podio, The soft elegance of Nebbiolo
We continue to speak about the Nebbiolo grape in this post. It is the principal variety of Piedmont that grows on the hills of the Langhe and Roero in many shades. It becomes diverse wines, each extremely characteristic and with a special profile. To make it easier to describe these differences, let’s look at two of our labels: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Podio and Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC...
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Tenuta Carretta at the Alba International Truffle Fair
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On Saturday, October 6th the 88th International Alba White Truffle Fair kicked off and for the first time Tenuta Carretta is in the World Market, at the Piedmont Food and Wine Pavillion. Come for the truffles and toast with our wines! Tenuta Carretta invites you to the International Alba White Truffle Fair 2018, an unmissable event for food lovers from around the world as it is the largest and...
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Casa Cayega, Tenuta Carretta celebrates its most pop Arneis label
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On Sunday, September 16th, Tenuta Carretta will be opening its doors for a day amongst the vines in celebration of their Roero Arneis “Cayega” label. It is the most ‘pop’ label in the winery’s range and deserves a day of fun! It will be a day packed with activities for all types of wine lovers. From 10:00 to 21:00 on Sunday, September 16th, the estate will be open to the public who...
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