For Luca and Elena, Barbera has long been a cornerstone of the Langhe and one of the region’s most compelling ambassadors. Carrà comes from the San Sebastiano area of Monforte d’Alba, a high-altitude site shaped by cool air currents, late harvests and a landscape rich in natural biodiversity. Sourced primarily from old-vine parcels planted in 1965 and 2000, the vineyard combines the concentration of mature vines with the freshness that defines this corner of Monforte. Gentle fermentation and aging in large oak casks preserve the character of the site, resulting in a wine that expresses the depth, energy, and distinctive terroir of the Langhe through the lens of Barbera.

Cascina Penna-Currado is the new personal venture of the Penna-Currado Vietti family, spearheaded by Elena Penna, Luca Currado Vietti and their kids, Michele and Giulia. Custodians of a cultural and sentimental legacy in the noble lands of the Langhe, Luca and Elena spent over 35 years at the helm of one of Piedmont’s most lauded wineries, Vietti, until both decided to part ways in January of 2023. Their new venture is of entirely different scale, artisanal, and they look forward to building it as a family endeavor with their marvelous mix of wit, wisdom and refreshed ambition grounded by their sound roots and experience in the Langhe.

“In the firm belief that fresh energy is the driving force behind successful businesses, we have invested in the future of our family, which can count on substantial know-how and solid roots in the place it calls home. We know that the Langa area will play an increasingly central role in the future of Italian wine, especially if family and authenticity continue to be espoused as core values in artisanal approaches.”
- Luca Currado Vietti