Gabriele’s vineyards, nestled in ideal locations throughout the Langhe and Roero regions, flourish with indigenous varietals of distinct quality; with the utmost attention to terroir and climate, he grows Moscato, Arneis, Nebbiolo, barbera, and a little bit of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay.

His pure affection for wine, arts, and great food brought him back to his roots, where his family has made their home for generations. Here, he grows his vineyards and dedicates his passion to bringing excellent quality wines to international markets with pride. Gabriele is a bit of a ‘late bloomer’ in the winemaking world; after years in the wine world, working for primary producers in the area of marketing, he left the rat race for a more authentic way of life and to follow his heart. He more than makes up for what he does not have in heritage with his focus, drive, and pure, unbridled passion. Attention to detail is the cornerstone of his business- the land, the sun, and the care in the fields; these are the building blocks to building quality wines. Absolute minimal use of pesticide treatments - all these elements combined to offer unique wines that have the most elegant aromas and flavors. These are wines capable of seducing and expressing high emotions. And who doesn’t enjoy a playful, spirited seduction from time to time?

YIELD: 9T / Ha
ALTITUDE : 450 - 500 M.
VINIFICATION: pressing at the end of August; soft pressing with the elimination of the first fraction of crushed grapes (5%); static decantation followed by alcoholic fermentation in steel for 20 days. No malolactic for Chardonnay, while it is carried out for the Pinot Nero in Barrique di second step. The following spring created the cuvée, then proceed to the "tirage" The bottles remain for 36 months in controlled temperature rooms to carry out the slow second fermentation, after which the "dégorgment" is carried out with the addition of a small dose of "liqueur de tirage"

Gabriele's Metodo Classico MC is one fabulous bottle of bubbles!  Made with 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir from the highly regulated area of Alta Langa.  This is a classic wine with notes of bread crust and almonds that could easily stand up to Champagne.  Full, zesty, and very balanced. 

Oh baby, you baby; this is what dreams are made of 100% Pinot Noir, from old vines with 46 months of aging; a real show stopper.  Gracious with the delicate effervescence of almost microscopic bubbles that bring out the creaminess of the wine. Natural, brightly glistening golden in color. Aromas of almonds, and toasted bread, joined by redcurrant cake, fig, blackberry, and cherry with a touch of spring apple blossom. Freshly balanced acidity enhanced by the winemaker’s unique dosage of old vintage Arneis.

Soft pressing with the use of only flower must. Static decantation and following alcoholic fermentation in steel for 20 days. In the following spring, they proceed with the “tirage” adding sugar and selected yeasts. The bottles remain for 20 months in a temperature-controlled environment to perform a slow second fermentation, after which they carry out the “dégorgment” with the addition of a small dose of “liqueur de tirage”

In the glass, it glistens old rose with orange highlights, with a fine and persistent perlage. Broad and fruity nose with notes of red berry and bread crust. Dry with good structure and a wide and aromatic persistence in the mouth.

ALCOHOL: 12 % vol
LONGEVITY: 4-6 years

From the light straw yellow color to the delicate nose of white flowers and fruits, this is a wine that should be enjoyed daily. "Ottimo con il Pesce e' Roero Arneis is fresh, dry, with a light/medium body. It's lightly herbaceous with a playful persistence that keeps a smile on your lips. Handpicked, lightly pressed with minimal skin contact - 6 months of steel and use of selected indigenous yeasts, the grapes are grown on 15-20-year-old strains in sandy and friable soils dating back to the Pliocene of Corneliano. This land can give very elegant and rare finesse wines.

ALCOHOL: 13.0 % vol
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years

Gabriele Scaglione | "Ostinatamente"

Roero Arneis DOCG

Made for aging: matures for ten months in steel tanks, refined in bottle for 8+ months before release.

APPELLATION: Roero Arneis DOCG / COMUNE: Corneliano
GRAPE: Arneis
AGE OF VINEYARD: 15-20 years
ALTITUDE: 300 m above see the level
SOIL: The soil is of ancient origin, characterized by the ‘Rocche’ type sandy, friable, ocher. The middle Pliocene period – which characterizes the middle and upper slopes of this area, provides an excellent environment for the production of wines austere but particularly refined and elegant with floral and fruity notes.
HARVEST: Hand-picked at the beginning of September

Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature. Then the wine matures for ten months in steel tanks, refined in bottle for 8+ months before release.

Ostinatamente (stubbornly) has a slight amber glow that catches the sunlight brilliantly. It’s a Roero Arneis that has some age and is not intended to be enjoyed young. The nose is eager but graceful, with hints of flowers and fruit reminiscent of a summer’s walk on a country road. The crisp flavors of fresh herbs with subtle hints of flowery fruit are the most refreshing. Despite its delicate nature, it is full-bodied with notable persistence and a soft finish. 

LONGEVITY: 4-5 years
FOOD: Aged cheeses, shellfish, fish
ALCOHOL: 13.0 % vol

Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature. The Arneis has a refinement in steel tanks for ten months, and the Chardonnay passed in barrels (0% new) for 12 months. During the aging process, the decisions are made only after careful evaluations and continuous tastings

This is a classic wine, with a heartfelt nod to Burgundy.  Intense straw yellow, with golden reflections, the wine sings in the glass. The nose is an intense plethora of smells-, with hints of flowers, white fruits, and vanilla. The moth is in line with the nose, essential and generous. Slight aftertaste of almond and vanilla. Very long!

LONGEVITY: 10-12 years
FOOD: Aged cheeses, shellfish, oysters, and foie gras

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 13

FUN FACT: The name Nebbiolo derives from nebbia, the Italian word for “fog.” This is likely from the white, powder-like natural bloom on the grapes that appears during harvest season. Or, from the fact that the best Nebbiolo sites are located above the fog that collects in the valley.

Gabriele Scaglione | "Passeggiando in Vigne"

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

While you wait for Barolo, there is this…

APPELLATION: Langhe DOC / Region: Roero Comune: Castagnito
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 30 years
EXPOSURE: south-west
HARVEST: Hand-picked October Soil: calcareous - clayey of marine origin with whitish-gray color. Soils and climate are the basis for the production of the great red wines that, with the long aging, determine their character, which makes them unique.
CRUSHING: mechanical with destemming.
FERMENTATION: red vinification with control of the temperature and daily pumping over.
YEAST: indigenous yeasts
MACERATION: 5 - 6 days
AGING: 12 months in Hl oak barrels
COLOR: Intense garnet red Bouquet: hints of berries and spicy notes
PALETE: Delicate in the finish, with hints of spice. The tannins are well-balanced and not exceptionally dry.

A lovely Nebbiolo from grapes grown in Gabriele's small vineyard in Castagnito in clayey-calcareous soil of marine origin from 30-year-old vines. The wine is vinified after a 6-day fermentation, matures in large, not new barrels for 12 months, then in the bottle until it is ready. An elegant wine with aromas of forest fruits, hints of spice, and bits of fall forest woods. It is a dry red wine with light tannin and a delicate finish.

FOOD: Risotto, pasta with savory sauces, mushrooms, dishes based on red meats, and aged cheeses.

Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature. Mixed from the bottom to the top at least twice a day. Maceration for 5/6 days. Then the wine matures for 24 months in oak barrels.

This blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, aged for two years in oak, is guaranteed to slow down your pace of life for a little while. This is Gabriele Scaglione’s first wine- the wine which leads him back to Piedmont. He presents a wine that is pleasantly spicy with notes of leather, tobacco, and herbs- a darn good drink. Holding to the characteristics of these grapes- rich, well-balanced, soft, and persistent. Deep, ruby red color with slight hues of garnet trap the sole. The delicately ethereal nose of balanced intensity- soft ripe fruit and light spices fetter you to the glass. With its 24 months in 75Hl oak barrels. the softness of this wine enraptures the senses leaving you with a very long finish and an enveloping velvet.

LONGEVITY: 10 years
FOOD: Pasta, mushrooms, dishes of white and red meats, aged cheeses

Gabriele Scaglione | "Il Quattro Conigli Bianchi"

Barbera d'Alba DOC

Remember what the dormouse said

APPELLATION:  Alba DOC / Comune: Canale
GRAPE: Barbera
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 30 years
EXPOSURE: South-west
ALTITUDE: 300/400 m above see the level
SOIL: Clay-limestone of marine origin gray-whitish. Land and climate are the basis for producing excellent red wines with long aging determine the character that makes them unique.
HARVEST: Hand-picked in October

Gabriele's labels speak to a playfulness conveyed by his wines. When asked how he arrived at the packaging for his Barbera, he referenced the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland and pensively continued, "...so why not four?"

A convivial young wine, I Quattro Conigli Bianchi shows ripe plum and forest fruits with a soft breadth in the mouth. Supple and fragrant, this Barbera offers an intriguing ripeness on the palate and dryness in the finish, appealing to both serious and whimsical desires. 

ALCOHOL: 13.5 % vol
LONGEVITY: 10 years

Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature. Mixed from the bottom to the top at least twice a day. Maceration for 12 days. Then the wine matures for 24 months in Slavonia oak barrels, is refined for ten months in the bottle.

A decorated wine, ‘Come un Volo’ demonstrates more seriousness to its nose and palate, with a traditional terroir-driven style typical of this fine growing region. Lightly browned and delicate on the palate, with light forest floor notes and a rustic tannin through the finish, this wine appears at the intersection of tradition, quality, and delicacy. Matured in Slovenian oak casks, Come un Volo can be enjoyed in its youth or aged for years to come.

ALCOHOL: 14 % vol
LONGEVITY: 10/12 years
FOOD: Red meats, overcooked and boiled meats, game, dishes based on truffles, and aged cheeses 

Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature. Mixed from the bottom to the top at least twice a day. Maceration for 10 – 15 days. Then the wine matures for 24 months in Slavonia oak barrels, refined in bottles for a minimum of 1 year.

From the hills of La Morra, Gabriele grows the wine of the kings. On about 1 hectare of land, he fastidiously manicures his vineyard of Nebbiolo in the most forward approach to sustainable farming that he can without losing the fruits of his labor.  Hand-picked native yeasts, maceration for about 13 days, aged 24 months in oak barrels and 12 months in bottles. Subdued aromas of mature berries, leather, and a hint of toasted oak lead to an expressive palate: dried black cherry, ground pepper, and a hint of star anise and coffee. Fine-grained tannins with a supple finish, enjoyable even in its youth.

ALCOHOL: 14 % vol
LONGEVITY: 15+ years
FOOD: Red meats, pot roasts, boiled meats, and game. Dishes with truffles and mature cheeses

A powerful expression of the already royal Barolo, the “Riserva” is made only in the most particular vintages. In stock now is 2011, very low yields produced high-quality fruit with high concentration & perfect for aging and developing intriguing tertiary characters; after 60 months in Slavonian oak, an intense bouquet of tar & tobacco led to an ethereal but solid structure on the palate. Sublime.

ALCOHOL: 14 % vol
LONGEVITY: 15++ years