About this wine
Cascina Carrà's flagship Nebbiolo, from the single Tita vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Intense, elegant, and highly concentrated, it shows an intense garnet color. The nose is enveloping, with balsamic and ethereal sensations where rhubarb dominates when young, evolving with age into cinnamon and green pepper spice alongside white truffle and vanilla. The palate is sumptuous yet rightly austere, with great persistence and silky tannins.
A serious, age-worthy Nebbiolo — best approached by those already curious about Barolo-style wines.
Sommelier's Note
"Tita is Cascina Carrà's most serious wine — Barolo-like complexity, truffle and spice nuances, at a fraction of Barolo prices."
Food Pairings
Ideal with large meat dishes, savory and spicy preparations, mature cheeses, and game.
When to drink it
Celebration dinners, pairing with game and aged cheeses
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥6,000–8,500 (estimated retail reference, no confirmed JP import price found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the single Tita vineyard, Monforte d'Alba. Aged 22 months in small Slavonian oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle before release. 14–15% ABV depending on vintage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Tita taste like?
- Young vintages show rhubarb and balsamic notes; with age it develops cinnamon, green pepper, white truffle, and vanilla, all carried by silky tannins and a long finish.
- How long can Tita age?
- Thanks to 22 months in small oak barrels and firm structure, it can develop positively for several years beyond release.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Large meat dishes, savory and spicy preparations, mature cheeses, and game are ideal matches.
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