Tenuta Cucco became part of Tenimenti Rossi Cairo, the holding company covering the agricultural activities of our family, in 2015. We were attracted by the rows of the Cru Cerrati vineyard that surround the winery, the antique structure of the cellar, the tasting room with a view of mount Monviso and the nearby presence of an extraordinary French stronghold: the Castle of Serralunga d’Alba. Nature and history, intertwining in the Langhe territory, reach a true high point in this context.
We immediately realized that Tenuta Cucco could be a new opportunity to continue our project of practicing and promoting high quality sustainable agriculture, which safeguards diversity while preserving the territory for future generations. In recent years we also transformed La Raia, our winery in the Gavi region, into a Demeter-certified organic and biodynamic farm whose wines are distributed around the world. The biodynamic method aims to balance the human impact with the needs of the animals and plants that are located within the estate. Today it is a unique ecosystem of over 180 hectares, including vineyards, pastures, arable fields, and chestnut forests inhabited by wild animals and birds. The successes of this experience guided us in our decision to convert Tenuta Cucco to the principles of organic agriculture and to organize initiatives to further encourage and boost biodiversity in this part of Barolo. We believe that the quality of wines is determined by the quality of the environment in which they are born, for which we have an extraordinary responsibility, as farmers, manifested in our daily choices and ongoing labor.
This is why the pursuit of excellence in the production of Nebbiolo and Barolo and an intense commitment to the environment and its vitality are equally central factors at Tenuta Cucco. We think this is the way to write a new story, within the great, centuries-old history of Barolo.
This is one of the most outstanding crus of Serralunga. Our winery is the only one that offers it on the market. With high vineyards, these are the finest grapes for a great classic of Barolo wines.
