# Airali Brut (Tenuta Carretta)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG Brut by [Tenuta Carretta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-carretta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-carretta-airali-brut).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Carretta
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG Brut
- **Grape:** Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
- **Production area:** Airali hillside, Cissone (CN), about 600 m
- **Soil:** Sedimentary calcareous marly soil
- **Vineyard planting:** 4.80 hectares in Cissone; first vintage 2013
- **Vinification:** Classic method with a second fermentation in bottle and at least 36 months on the yeasts. Sold only as a vintage wine, with the year on the label.
- **Serving temperature:** 8 to 10 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

An Alta Langa Brut from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in Cissone, aged at least 36 months on the yeasts.

## Tasting notes

Intense yellow with golden highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. Typical, intense aroma with marked notes of bread crust, nuts, dried figs and honey. Soft and savoury on the palate, agreeable and harmonious, with excellent structure.

## Food pairings

Ideal as an aperitif, it goes well with fish dishes, pasta, risotto and fresh cheeses.