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ART RESIDENCE 2025: where art meets charming hospitality!

Tenuta Tenaglia proudly launches Art Residence 2025, a project that blends hospitality and creativity by transforming the apartments of our agriturismo into vibrant, immersive exhibition spaces.

The first edition features two artists with strong ties to the Monferrato region: Michelle Hold and Bona Tolotti. Their artworks, displayed in our charming accommodations, invite guests to experience art not as spectators, but as part of their stay.

 

 

Michelle Hold, a German-born artist with an international background, has lived and worked across Europe and the United States. Now based in Piedmont, she creates dynamic abstract paintings filled with energy, light, and color. She is also the founder of ArtMoleto, a contemporary art collective born in the heart of Monferrato, dedicated to fostering dialogue between art, nature, and the local landscape.

 

 

Bona Tolotti, originally from Milan and now a long-time resident of Moleto, is a self-taught artist whose work is deeply shaped by her anthropological travels through Latin America and her strong connection to memory and nature. Her artworks combine raw materials, symbols, and archetypal forms, creating a poetic and introspective visual language.

 

 

 

With Art Residence 2025, Tenuta Tenaglia strengthens its commitment to the land and the arts, offering guests more than just a stay—a meaningful encounter with contemporary creativity in the heart of the Monferrato hills.

Best regards from Sabine and the team!

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Dear friends of Tenuta Tenaglia,BUONA PASQUA

Even if the skies these days aren’t promising sunshine, Easter remains a special time — to be warmed by the company of loved ones and the simple, genuine pleasures of life.

We send you our warmest wishes: may you find time for yourself, for those you love, and for a good glass of wine to accompany these festive days.

Here are our opening hours for this weekend:

Saturday and Sunday: open by reservation from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Easter Monday: closed

If you’d like to stop by, we’ll be here to welcome you with a smile, a ready glass, and the joy of sharing good moments — rain or shine.

Happy Easter from all of us! 🐣🍷

P.S.: Did you know? Wine has the magic power to make even the sound of rain feel more beautiful. We look forward to toasting with you 🙂

Best wishes from Sabine and Tenuta Tenaglia’s team!

 

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“Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese” – A Tale Worth Telling

Once upon a time, there was a wine.

It had noble roots, gracing the grandest courts of Europe, basking in luxury and indulgence. Like a flamboyant conductor, it orchestrated the rhythm of high society. With its ruby-red colour, seductive floral aromas, a playful hint of black pepper, and tannins that demanded attention, it was impossible to ignore.

Its name? Grignolino. A black grape variety from Monferrato—one of the favourites of the House of Savoy.

It was never a wine to follow the rules. Its personality was more passion and poetry than everyday familiarity. But, like all great protagonists, it had its weaknesses.

Grignolino was delicate, unpredictable, and difficult to work with—its grapes were small but abundant, making vinification a challenge. And so, after its glory days at the Savoy court, it began to fade into obscurity.

By the 1970s and ‘80s, with the wine market growing fast, Grignolino struggled to keep up. Its challenges became its downfall, and for a moment, it seemed the story was over.

But, as in every great tale, the most stubborn characters never give up.

Grignolino—nicknamed “testadura” (hard-headed) by the legendary wine writer Luigi Veronelli—was never one to disappear quietly. Its wild beauty, rebellious nature, and irresistible charm were simply unforgettable.

And so, with time, the winds of fortune changed.

Today, the Monferrato Casalese region is reclaiming its identity, rediscovering its strengths, and investing in its most unique treasures. Grignolino has answered the call.

Through collective projects, new labels, historical research, and an unwavering passion, this iconic Monferrato wine has found its voice again.

The voice of excellence. The voice of a story that has reclaimed its own ending.

From Monferrato,
Sabine & the Tenuta Tenaglia Team

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“Otium” White Wine – The Essence of Effortless Pleasure

“Otium”—an ancient Latin word that once described the precious time away from public duties, a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

Today, we might call it “the sweet art of doing nothing”—a rare moment of stillness, a space to be filled however we choose.

That’s exactly what inspired “Otium” White Wine—a fresh, aromatic creation by our winemaker, Roberto Imarisio, designed for those special, unhurried moments.

A harmonious blend of Chardonnay, Sémillon and Timorasso, this wine offers a soft, fruit-driven character with elegant mineral notes.

In the glass, it shines pale straw yellow with golden highlights—bright and inviting.
On the nose, it’s delicate and refined, with hints of citrus and a subtle minerality.
The palate is fresh and beautifully balanced, with a savoury persistence that lingers just long enough.
Perfect alongside starters, seafood, Piedmontese pasta dishes, and white meats, yet just as enjoyable on its own—no occasion required.
With Otium in your glass, you’re not just drinking wine—you’re embracing a moment of pure lightness.

Cheers from Monferrato,

Sabine & the Tenuta Tenaglia team

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What is Integrated Farming?

At Tenuta Tenaglia, we’ve chosen to embrace the principles of integrated farming—but what exactly does that mean?

The essence of this approach can be summed up in the following idea: “a combination of methods, giving priority to biological, biotechnical, and cultivation techniques over chemical treatments.”

In simple terms, it means we minimise the use of chemical plant protection products in the vineyard, favouring natural, eco-friendly agricultural practices that work in harmony with the ecosystem itself.

We believe in research, innovation, and the “best practices” passed down through generations. When our vines face real threats, we turn to this deep-rooted knowledge to find solutions.

Curious? Here are a few real-world examples:

  • We use only organic fertilisers—never chemical ones.
  • We protect the soil from depletion and erosion, often caused by chemicals and excessive exploitation.
  • We prevent diseases and pests through strategic, regular agronomic checks, always prioritising natural and organic solutions.

For us, integrated farming is more than just a method—it’s a philosophy, a commitment to our land, our wines, and our customers. When you sip a glass of our wine, you’re not just tasting flavours and aromas—you’re experiencing the values and dedication behind every bottle.

With love from Monferrato,
Sabine & the Tenuta Tenaglia Team

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Nice to meet you, Tenuta Tenaglia!

‘Wine is love‘ Sabine likes to tell her guests, friends and customers.

And how can you blame her? Everything in this historic winery located on the slopes of one of the highest hills of the Monferrato speaks of a feeling of affection.

Just as Giorgio Tenaglia, the founder, stayed here in the distant 17th century for passion – that for Barbera – in the same way Sabine’s parents, the German husband and wife Ehrmann, bought this property for the realisation of a dream in a land that had deeply enchanted them!

Dedication to quality, listening to tradition, and always looking for inclusiveness and innovation have become the mantra of the present, the ingredients with which Sabine, her children Luigi and Isabella, and the entire team have worked to create a completely new recipe for winemaking.

Among our vineyards and in our glasses you will have the pleasure of exploring all these scents and discover with surprise how in each one of them you can recognise a little of our beautiful Monferrato, a little of our centuries-old history, and why not, also a little of yours.

With affection,

Sabine and the entire Tenuta Tenaglia team