GABRIELE SCAGLIONE
Classic Langhe with a big bow to Mother nature-
In the picturesque Langhe and Roero regions, Gabriele Scaglione’s vineyards sprawl across ideal locations, nurturing a diverse array of indigenous varietals. From the delicate nuances of Moscato and Arneis to the robust character of Nebbiolo and Barbera, his vineyards are a testament to his unwavering commitment to terroir and climate. Amidst these rolling hills, a touch of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay adds a delightful contrast.
A deep-seated passion for wine, art, and gastronomy draws Gabriele back to his family's ancestral home, where he lovingly tends to his vineyards and curates exceptional wines for the global stage. He embraces winemaking as a personal odyssey, a journey that began later in life, one that preceded the allure of corporate success to realize a more authentic calling steeped in dedication and ardor. Through meticulous attention to every detail, from nurturing the land to basking in the sun's embrace, he crafts wines of exceptional quality.
Embracing organic and sustainable practices, Gabriele minimizes the use of synthetic pesticides, allowing the unique terroir to infuse his wines with enchanting aromas and flavors that entice and resonate deeply. Each sip is a testament to his steadfast devotion, encapsulating the heart and soul of his labor of love. And amidst the symphony of his wines, a playful, spirited allure beckons one and all, inviting a delightful, unforgettable journey with every bottle.
WHO: Gabriele Scaglione
WHERE: Langhe • Piedmont, Italy (see below)
FOUNDED: Early 2000s, with old established vineyards
LAND: 12 diverse hectares, 350-500 meters above sea level, Guyot vines, average 30 years old
VARIETALS: Arneis, Moscato, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo,
Barbera + Pinot Nero
VITICULTURE: Practicing organic, hand-harvested
ANNUAL PRODUCTION:
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Alta Langa DOCG
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Always vintage, high-altitude, 36 months in bottle, slow second fermentation.
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.
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APPELLATION: Alta Langa DOCG / Comune: Rocchetta Palafea + Castino
GRAPE(S): Chardonnay + Pinot Nero
HARVEST: hand-picked at the end of August, first week of September
VINEYARDS: Rocchetta Palafea and Castino
SOIL: Calcareous marl rich in coarse sand and siltVINES: 15-25 years
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 in the second step. The following spring, the cuvée is created, then proceeds 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."
ALC BY VOL(%): 12
AGED: 36 m. in bottlePACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork/muselet•••
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Rose Brut
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While this is not Alta Langa, Gabriele takes the same care and attention he gives the others.
In the glass, it glistens like an old rose with orange highlights, with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is broad and fruity, with notes of red berry and bread crust. The wine is dry with good structure and a wide and aromatic persistence in the mouth.
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CLASSIFICATION: Sparkling Rose / Comune: Castagnito
GRAPE: 100% Nebbiolo
AGE OF VINEYARD: 30 years
EXPOSURE: South-west
ALTITUDE: 300 m above sea level
SOIL: Clay-limestone of marine origin, gray-whitish sand, and silt
HARVEST: Hand-picked, end of August/first week of SeptemberSoft pressing with only flower must—static decantation and following alcoholic fermentation in steel for 20 days. 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”
PACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork/muselet -
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Moscato d'Asti DOCG
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Always a good moment, with is’s a little taste of Asti in every sip—
Flowers of sage, orange, acacia, lime, and Mediterranean fruit. Balanced, with refreshing acidity and minerality that persists through the finish, this Moscato delights all drinkers. Pairing with dry pastries, desserts, or fresh fruit is easy. It is a harmonious, lightly sparkling, and refreshing wine that is clean, leaving you with a fresh mouth.
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APPELLATION: Moscato d’Asti DOCG / Comune: Santo Stefano Belbo
GRAPE: MoscatoALC BY VOL(%): 6.5
PACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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Roero Arneis DOCG
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“This land can give very elegant and rare finesse wines.” -GS
This wine should be enjoyed daily, from the light straw yellow color to the delicate nose of white flowers and fruits. "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.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 13
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
BAR CODE: -
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APPELLATION: Roero Arneis DOCG/ COMUNE: Corneliano
GRAPE: Arneis
AGE OF VINEYARD: 15-20 years
EXPOSURE: South-west
ALTITUDE: 300 m above see the level
SOIL: The soil is of ancient origin and is characterized by the ‘Rocche’ type, sandy, friable, and ocher. The middle Pliocene period, which characterizes the middle and upper slopes of this area, provides an excellent environment for the production of wines that are austere but particularly refined and elegant, with floral and fruity notes.
HARVEST: Hand-picked at the beginning of SeptemberPACKAGING:
750 ml bottles
12-pack cases, cardboard -
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Langhe Bianco DOCG
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Made with love in memory of their dog, Ellis.
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 essential and generous. There is a slight aftertaste of almond and vanilla. Very long!
FOOD: Aged cheeses, shellfish, oysters, and foie gras -
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APPELLATION: Langhe Bianco DOC / Comune: Corneliano/ Novello
GRAPE: Arneis + Chardonnay
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 18-20 years
EXPOSURE: West /South-west
ALTITUDE: 300/340 m above sea level
SOIL: Sandy, calcareous – Clayet. The soil is of very ancient origin and is characterized by the “Rocche” (sandy and friable). It constitutes an excellent environment for producing austere wine but of particular finesse and elegance, with floral and fruity notes.
HARVEST: Hand-picked at the beginning of September.Grapes are mechanically crushed—and fermented with selected autochthonous yeasts at a 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.
ALC BY VOL(%): 13
LONGEVITY: 10-12 yearsPACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
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While you wait for Barolo, there is this…
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. It is 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. -
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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 producing the great red wines that, with extended aging, determine their character, making 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
NOSE: hints of berries and spicy notes
PALETE: Delicate in the finish, with hints of spice. The tannins are well-balanced and not exceptionally dry.
ALC BY VOL(%): 13.5
LONGEVITY: 7+ yearsPACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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Langhe Rosso DOC
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When you want to go smoothly…
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, which leads him back to Piedmont. He presents a pleasantly spicy wine 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 exhilarates the senses, leaving you with a very long finish and an enveloping velvet.
FOOD: Pasta, mushrooms, dishes of white and red meats, aged cheeses -
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APPELLATION: Langhe Rosso DOC / Comune: Castagnito
GRAPE: Barbera 50% / Nebbiolo 50%
EXPOSURE: South-west
ALTITUDE: 300/400 m above sea level
SOIL: Clay-limestone of marine origin, gray-whitish. Land and climate are the basis for producing excellent red wines; extended aging determines their unique character.
HARVEST: Hand-picked in October.
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.
ALC BY VOL(%): 13.5
LONGEVITY: 10 yearsPACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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Barbera d'Alba DOC
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Remember — what the dormouse said…
Gabriele's labels convey the playfulness of his wines. When asked how he came up with 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.
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APPELLATION: Alba DOC / Comune: Canale
GRAPE: Barbera
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 30 years
EXPOSURE: South-west
ALTITUDE: 300/400 m above sea level
SOIL: Clay-limestone of marine origin, gray-whitish. Land and climate are the basis for producing excellent red wines, which, upon long aging, determine their unique character.
HARVEST: Hand-picked in October.
ALCOHOL: 13.5 % vol
LONGEVITY: 10 years
PACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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Barbaresco DOCG
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Trip your way through Barbaresco…
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.
FOOD: Red meats, overcooked and boiled meats, game, dishes based on truffles, and aged cheeses
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APPELLATION: Barbaresco DOC. / Comune: Treiso
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 28-30 years
EXPOSURE: South-west
ALTITUDE: 370 m above sea level
SOIL: Compact gray marls alternating with layers of sand. Land and climate are the basis for producing great red wines; long aging determines their unique character.
HARVEST: Hand-picked in October.
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 Slavonian oak barrels, and is refined for ten months in the bottle.
ALCOHOL: 14 % vol
LONGEVITY: 10/12 yearsPACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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“Purple flower, dark spice and camphor aromas emerge from the glass. Linear and rather austere, the linear, elegant palate offers juicy red berry, orange zest and ground clove alongside fine-grained tannins.” — Kerin O’Keefe (2016, 90 pts)
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Barolo DOCG
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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.
FOOD: Red meats, pot roasts, boiled meats, and game. Dishes with truffles and mature cheeses -
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APPELLATION: Barolo DOCG / Comune: La Morra
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 35+ years
EXPOSURE: South / South-west
ALTITUDE: 513 m above sea level
SOIL: Clay-limestone. Land and climate are the basis for the production of great red wines, and long aging determines the character that makes them unique.
HARVEST: Hand-picked in October.
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 Slavonian oak barrels, refined in bottles for a minimum of 1 year.
ALCOHOL: 14 % vol
LONGEVITY: 15+ yearsPACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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“Rose-petal, leather and underbrush aromas come together on this. The juicy, approachable palate offers red cherry, star anise and baking spice alongside refined tannins and firm acidity.” Drink 2021–2029. — Kerin O’Keefe (2014)
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Riserva Barolo DOCG
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Super low quantities - not always available - Riserva, yours!
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.
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APPELLATION: Barolo DOCG / Comune: La Morra
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 35+ years
EXPOSURE: South / South-west
ALTITUDE: 513 m above sea level
SOIL: Clay-limestone. Land and climate are the basis for producing excellent red wines, and extended aging determines their unique character.
HARVEST: Hand-picked in October.
PACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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91 PTS “star anise and nutmeg alongside…” - WINE ENTHUSIAS91 PTS “star anise and nutmeg alongside…” - WINE ENTHUSIAST
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CASE NERE - Barolo DOCG
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FROM A SLIVER OF VINEYARDS IN THE BEST LOCATION
NOSE: typical, intense, ethereal, with light hints of ripe fruit and spices.
TASTE: rich, well-balanced, with good structure, with soft and elegant tannins.PAIRINGS: red meats, stews and boiled meat, game, truffle- based dishes and aged cheeses.
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APPELLATION: Barolo DOCG / Comune: La Morra - LA MORRA - MGA CASE NERE
GRAPE: Nebbiolo
AGE OF VINEYARDS: 35+ years
PLANT DENSITY: 4300 Vines
EXPOSURE: South / South-west
ALTITUDE: 513 m above sea level
SOIL: Clay-limestone. Land and climate are the basis for producing excellent red wines, and long aging determines their unique character.
HARVEST: Hand-harvest the second part of OctoberFERMENTATION: red vinification with temperature control and daily wine fulling.
YEAST: selected yeasts autochthonous
MACERATION: 15 - 18 days
AGEING: Minimum 36 months in small Slavonian oak barrels.ALCOHOL: 14.5 % vol
LONGEVITY: 15++ yearsPACKAGING:
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 6 bottles, cardboard box
CLOSURE: Cork -
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GABRIELE SCAGLIONE "Esperienze di Vigna"
Cellar: Via Massimo D'Azeglio, 8, 14053 Canelli AT, Italy
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