Arriving at Tenuta Cucco, visitors are greeted by the surprise of a small hamlet, nestled in one of the most fascinating villages in the Langhe: Serralunga d’Alba. The estate lies at the roots of the imposing medieval castle, which offers breathtaking views over the Langhe hills of Alba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Let’s look down at the Barolo map. We head southeast, and there’s Serralunga d’Alba: its unmistakable castle, the town clustered around the keep, and the perfect circles of vineyards reaching right up to the front doors. Here lies the small village of Cucco and its Cerrati cru, the last outpost of Barolo to the east.
A journey through the Langhe region, around a table overlooking Monviso. Here are Tenuta Cucco’s offerings: from classic Nebbiolos to savory Barberas, Dolcetto and Langhe Nebbiolo, all the way to the full-bodied Barolos, as is traditional in Serralunga d’Alba. With a surprise: a Chardonnay, an international varietal, which we age in wood.
Tenuta Cucco’s crus, Cerrati and Bricco Voghera, are both located on the eastern slopes of the broad Serralunga d’Alba ridge. They have different exposures and, more importantly, are rooted in different soils. Let’s explore them.
The Tenuta Cucco Wine Tour is a short journey in the shadow of a mysterious castle, among vineyards, historic villages and the secrets of a typical Langhe winery.
