CategoryWines
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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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The Estate’s Single Vineyard Wines
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Tenuta Carretta introduces the latest vintages that will launch as "Superiore" wines: Bric Quercia Barbera d’Alba Superiore Doc 2018, Tavoleto Nebbiolo d’Alba Superiore Doc 2020 and Il Palazzo Dolcetto d’Alba Superiore Doc 2021 Tenuta Carretta’s estate single vineyard wines, which come from vineyards with singular significance and exceptional characteristics, do not only include top...
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Quattro Quarti: revealing Tenuta Carretta’s “constellation of elegance”
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Until the end of autumn, Tenuta Carretta will host the Quattro Quarti exhibit: a collection of photographs that light up the estate’s "constellation of elegance" and unveil the mosaic of stories behind one of the most iconic wineries in Piedmont. QUATTRO QUARTI | THE EXHIBIT Heraldry is the science that studies and analyzes armorial insignia. According to this discipline, one’s...
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Season Greetings!
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Tenuta Carretta wishes you all to spend a wonderful Christmas surrounded by the affection and warmth of those you love most! - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all our team.
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The most awarded wines of Tenuta Carretta
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It is with pride and joy that we share some of the recognitions we garnered from international critics this 2022. The excellent performance in 2021 is confirmed this year as well: an acknowledgement of our steadfast commitment to uphold quality. We can certainly affirm that Tenuta Carretta’s wines are in excellent shape and have conquered the top ranks. Among the most remarkable...
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Barolo Cannubi and Agnolotti del Plin
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Agnolotti del Plin ai tre arrosti is one of the traditional Piedmont dishes served during the holidays. This extraordinary, sumptuous and delicious dish requires a lot of time and patience to be prepared. But once it arrives at the table, it unveils the grandeur of local cuisine (as well as its unique flavor, which immediately recalls Piedmont). When winter comes, Plin ai tre arrosti...
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Portraits of Tenuta Carretta: Marco Sassano
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Martial arts enthusiast, comic book designer, anatomist. Sales agent, sommelier, educator. Manager, wine seller and currently Tenuta Carretta’s Sales Director for Italy. It’s hard to describe Marco Sassano in a few words because he is a very passionate individual who is always eager to learn more. «A popular saying states that “you reap what you sow”», Marco says. «As for me,...
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Welcome to Campofranco!
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Tenuta Carretta welcomes a new label: the Langhe Doc Riesling "Campofranco" The stone terraces found in the territory prove that viticulture was once present in Alta Langa. We are in the southern part of the Langhe, towards the Ligurian Apennines, an environment that has always been challenging for the vine due to the high elevation of the hills (which reach almost 800 m asl), exposure to...
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Portraits of Tenuta Carretta: Silviu Marian Marciuc
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Born in 1983, Silviu Marian Marciuc embodies Tenuta Carretta’s spirit of hospitality. 30He was born in Romania, and after high school he moved to Alba at the age of 19. Since then, he has always maintained a practical and entrepreneurial spirit. He worked in the vineyard, and then as a skilled laborer. He opened a business that focused on importing Italian food and wine in Romania. At...
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