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Barolo or Barbaresco?
Two wines, one grape: Barolo and Barbaresco are the two most well-known expressions of Nebbiolo from the Langhe region. Both obtained the DOCG recognition in 1980 and are icons of the Italian winemaking tradition, but they have distinctive characteristics and expressions that set them apart when tasted. What are the differences between the King and the Prince of Langhe? PRODUCTION...
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Here Are Our Award-Winning Wines
As this year comes to a close, we are thrilled to share a selection of the remarkable ratings we received from the national and international press in 2023. Among the various recognitions, we must mention some that have made us particularly proud: Cinque Grappoli given by Guida Bibenda to Barolo Cannubi 2018 and Tre Stelle oro awarded to Barolo Cannubi Riserva Collezione Rag....
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Campofranco 2021: The Latest Vintage of Our Langhe Doc Riesling Is Now Available!
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Aromatic, flavorful and bright – a vibrant picture of Alta Langa. This is Campofranco Langhe DOC Riesling 2021, made from Riesling Renano grapes grown at almost 700 meters asl. Campofranco embodies the joy of coming back to the winegrowing roots of the enchanting region of Alta Langa: a place where the hills seem to touch the sky, and the stony soils are the suitable home for Riesling Renano...
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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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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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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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Distinguishing Between Nebbiolo d’Alba and Langhe Nebbiolo
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Not many people know the difference between Nebbiolo d'Alba and Langhe Nebbiolo. So, what are the differences between Nebbiolo d'Alba and Langhe Nebbiolo, and why are there two different denominations within the supposedly same territory? And what are the perceptual characteristics of each type of wine? Let’s see this in detail. THE DENOMINATION Let’s start from the name of the two...
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