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“Alteno”, the ancient way of growing vine
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We often forget that vines are clinging plants. A climber that, if left unattended, would grow upwards “clinging” to whichever kind of structure: poles, trees, walls, bushes. If it fails to grasp onto any kind of support, it will crawl on the ground and get entangled onto itself. This is why, between winter and spring, after winter pruning, the vines are carefully tied by hand to...
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Tenuta Carretta’s Cayega Roero Arneis turns 15
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Fifteen years of the Cayega Roero Arneis: a story of quality, territory and passion The recently released 2020 vintage of Cayega Roero Arneis DOCG marks its 15th vintage. It is undoubtedly one of the most iconic wines by Tenuta Carretta, the historic winery immersed in the vineyards of Roero. This is a very important occasion celebrating the fulfillment of a precious...
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Sustainability, from the vineyard to the landscape
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Sustainability: what is the philosophy behind Tenuta Carretta’s agronomic process? What are the agronomic practices to increase sustainability in the vineyard? And why did Tenuta Carretta decide to join The Green Experience? Let’s find out. Vineyard management in Tenuta Carretta is based on sustainability, through the use of techniques that have less impact on the vineyard’s...
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Tenuta Carretta, a constellation of hospitality
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Tenuta Carretta is more than a winery. More than an agricultural estate. More than a winemaking company. Tenuta Carretta is a constellation of experiences, flavors and elegance. A universe where one can feel the warm welcome of Piedmont, experience the fullness of its hospitality, its charm and – naturally – its extraordinary wine heritage. But how many ways can guests experience the...
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Vine and spring, a matter of balance
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March is when spring also “blooms” in the vineyard, prompting the plants to restart the vegetative cycle that was interrupted during the winter. New life flows between the branches leading to a real awakening, with buds starting to swell and sprout. Spring is an exciting but very delicate period, when the vine must find its balance within a still evolving climate: sudden frosts or...
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21.9, the taste of elegance
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Approaching Tenuta Carretta means entering a world of quality. Tenuta Carretta is a multi-faceted constellation of excellence, filled with opportunities to experience firsthand: wine trekking among the rows, suggestive and exciting underground winery tours, taste and purchase wines at the wine shop and be welcomed in charming rooms surrounded by the vineyards. Tenuta Carretta has "many...
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What is winter pruning?
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What is winter pruning and why is it done? In this entry, Giuseppe Cavallo, agronomist at Tenuta Carretta, explains one of the most delicate and important winegrowing operations. Why is pruning done during winter? Winter pruning is the first agronomic activity of every new wine year, the one that starts a new production cycle. Pruning revives the productive part of the plant: a new...
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Vineyards and snow, a union that bears fruit
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An old rural proverb says «Sotto la neve pane» (“Under the snow, there is bread”). Snow is a blessing for agriculture, the very symbol of seasonal rest. A blanket that covers nature, allowing it to gather vital energy for the upcoming spring. The vineyard is no exception, and snowfall is one of the atmospheric phenomena that least concern winemakers. The cold weather brings...
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Season’s greetings from Tenuta Carretta!
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The year we are leaving behind has not been an easy one and new challenges lie ahead. We know that we will only be able to face them together, maintaining that spirit of union and collaboration that has always distinguished us. As they say in Piedmont, in the face of difficulties you have to be GUREGN, that is tough: to keep intact the core of the values we have in the HEART, making us...
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Cappon Magro and Airali Alta Langa, serve a masterpiece for Christmas!
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A very traditional dish from Liguria, the sumptuous Cappon Magro has gone beyond regional borders and is today one of the symbolic dishes of northern Italian cuisine. Especially during the holidays. Although not easy to prepare, it is a Christmas classic that delights guests and amazes them for the beauty and richness of its flavors. A dish that, when brought to the table, makes everyone say a...
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