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In Langhe and Roero, the Nebbiolo grape is «king». Not in terms of the vineyard area or even by the hectoliters of wine produced. It is «king» for the enological quality it can express, recognized by prestigious denominations; and for the incredible ability to “read” the territory where it is planted. As the pedoclimatic and microclimatic conditions in which it is found become...
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Among the most recent Tenuta Carretta labels, there are two Metodo Classico wines that come from vineyards located in the municipality of Cissone, in Alta Langa: Airali Brut and Airali Pas Dosé. The fact that the vineyards are located in this municipality is in itself particular. Cissone is found at almost 700 meters above sea level, in an area characterized by marvelous woodlands, hazelnut...
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There is no doubt that, in terms of notoriety, the Cannubi vineyards in Barolo are the most famous in Piedmont and among the best known in the world. Cannubi's fame comes from three main factors: its history, position and winemaking tradition. Let's see them in detail. HISTORY Cannubi is one of the most historic “climat” in Italy because, at least since the Eighteenth century, there is...
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Fantastic grapes, perfectly ripe, crunchy and fragrant berries. The 2020 harvest promises to be full of satisfactions for Tenuta Carretta, both for the red wines, which have good acidity and sugar content, and for the whites, which are harvested in these days and present perfectly ripe and fragrant bunches. But how is the grape harvest really going? To answer this question we shot a video...
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White or red? Rosé. There’s no denying it. In the world, rose is the color of the wine that has recorded the greatest growth. Rosé wines, according to data from IWSR, the main international research center on the Wine & Spirit market, have grown by 20% since 2002, so much so that they have carved out a specific target audience that analysts have defined as Millennial Pink: young...
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Roero Arneis DOCG Cayega will be the star of the first Sunday in September. In the middle of the harvest, a day in the vineyards for everyone. The 2020 edition of Casa Cayega, Sunday 6 September, promises to be an informal and fun event in which, through art, gastronomy and music, we will pay homage to one of the most iconic wines of the Tanaro left: Roero Arneis Docg Cayega. The program...
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Casa Cayega returns to Tenuta Carretta! On Sunday 6 September, in Piobesi d’Alba, the appointment in the Roero vineyards is renewed to celebrate one of the most iconic wines of the area: Roero Arneis DOCG Cayega. On the occasion of its third edition, next 6 September, “Casa Cayega” confirms its open, fun and informal style. “Casa Cayega 2020” will still be synonymous with a...
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Summer Wines returns on Thursday 6 August, the fourth appointment of the year which is part of the Tenuta Carretta Experience format. Summer Wines is a tasting, a gourmet dinner and a convivial moment inside the magnificent courtyard of Tenuta Carretta. See you there! TENUTA CARRETTA EXPERIENCE offers everyone the opportunity to taste Col dei Ronchi Brut, Col dei Ronchi Rosè, Zero EM, Brut...
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L’estate è finalmente arrivata e, con il caldo, arriva anche la voglia di brindare con vini freschi, briosi, o con frizzanti bollicine. Giovedì 9 luglio Tenuta Carretta vi invita a Summer Wines, terzo appuntamento dell’anno del format Experience. TENUTA CARRETTA EXPERIENCE offre a tutti la possibilità di degustare le nuove annate di Cayega Roero Arneis, Cereja Langhe Rosato, Cugnexio...
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Tenuta Carretta cultivates about 2 hectares of Nebbiolo vineyards in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, in the Langhe, within the denomination of Nebbiolo d’Alba, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alba. The hills of San Rocco wind just outside the historic city center, towards south-east, in the direction of Barbaresco: in order to reach them you need to cross the ridge of Altavilla, a...
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