• The Estate
  • Locanda La Raia
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    • The Estate

    A place that is balanced and harmonic in all of its elements

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    The excellence of Gavi DOCG 2020

    The Gavi which interprets the tradition of the terroir and the typical Cortese vine variery.

    Locanda La Raia

    The green mansion in the Gavi hills

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    Fondazione La Raia

    For a critical reflection on the landscape

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    Opening on 2 October 2021

    Oak Barrel Baroque, the new work by Michael Beutler for Fondazione La Raia

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    The project

    The choice of biodynamic farming to the benefit of future generations

    Giorgio Rossi Cairo purchased the first vineyards of La Raia in 2003, enthralled by the Gavi hills, an island still untouched by the stringent urbanization that has largely affected our territory. The strong desire to save the typical traits of this landscape and its natural resources stimulated the Rossi Cairo family to choose a preservative restoration for the buildings and to follow the biodynamic farming principles in the vineyards and the wine cellar. The project developed over the years with the establishment of a Steiner school, a service of production and delivery of biodynamic food, an art Foundation and two accommodation structures inside the estate. The commitment to a sustainable and high-quality farming was reinforced in 2015 with the acquisition of Tenuta Cucco in the Langhe region. The Tenuta has been a certified organic farm since 2018 and produces Nebbiolo and Barolo Nebbiolo.

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    News

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    17.09.2021 | Press

    Locanda La Raia, one of the best Italian destinations for next autumn, Financial Times

    We are thrilled to be featured in the Financial Times in a piece about the best autumn escapes in Italy.

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    01.07.2021 | Press

    Architectural Digest Germany

    Architectural Digest Germany reports the ten charming hotels in Italy. Among them Locanda La Raia!

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    17.12.2020 | Press

    Our Gavi is the most appreciated one!

    Erika Mantovan devoted a journey to Gavi and offers a focus on its territory in the last issue of "Vert de Vin", one of the main French wine magazines. Rich tastings in the quality assurance label's 11 towns and villages. And a splendid surprise for us: our Gavi is the most appreciated one: “Impressive, vibrant, floral notes, officinal herbes gets along with citrus very well ripe. Graphite hint and lime in the after taste end a complex savor. Score 94/100."

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    02.12.2020 | Press

    Vissi d'arte e serve un tetto. La bellezza della residenza

    Also Fondazione La Raia hosts, for long periods of time, international artists, which are invited to gaze upon the Gavi scenery.

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    02.12.2020 | Press

    Radikal Lokal

    Claudia Sholtz, reporter of the Stuttgarter Zeitung, narrates everything to her readers, including an interview with Piero Rossi Cairo and a stop at Locanda.

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    The Estate

    The wines

    White Cortese and red Piemonte Barbera La Raia are wines with strong personality and surprising ability to evolve. Thanks to the biodynamic method they fully express the originality and vitality of the Gavi terroir.

    Locanda La Raia

    Rooms and apartments

    All rooms, suites and apartments at Locanda La Raia are different from one another and are furnished with pieces that reflect the taste of the property.

    Fondazione La Raia

    Artists and artworks

    The contributions of artists, coming from Italy and abroad, have enriched Gavi’s territory favoring a critical reflection on the landscape and nature.

    A day at La Raia

    Nature, biodynamic wines, an art path and the Michelin-awarded dishes by Tommaso Arrigoni. You are invited to spend a day at La Raia.

    Living La Raia

    A unique ecosystem of nature

    180 hectares of cultivation and pastures that protect numerous animal species: La raia is a true supporter of biodiversity.

    The experience

    Discovering the territory, tasting the Gavi tradition and relaxing in the vineyards: at Locanda La Raia give yourself time means living moments of pure wellness in the nature

    Events

    Over the years, Fondazione La Raia has promoted several events and public debates: food for thought on culture, the landscape and the territory through different art disciplines.