CategoryWines
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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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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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