Scarpa

Scarpa isn’t just a winery—it’s a time capsule, a Piedmontese legend with a soft spot for native grapes and a serious aging habit. Founded in 1900 by a Venetian dreamer, Scarpa bloomed under Mario Pesce post-WWII, turning heads with elegant, age-worthy reds. Today, Scarpa’s style is as classic as a cashmere coat: slow fermentations, giant oak casks (bottigrandi), and a library of vintage Barbera that dates back decades. At the heart of it all is La Bogliona, the flagship Barbera d’Asti that ages like a Barolo and drinks like royalty. But don’t stop there—Scarpa crafts Barolo and Barbaresco too, from vineyards in top crus like Monvigliero and Roncaglie, despite not being based in the Langhe. A revivalist at heart, Scarpa also brought back its early-1900s vermouth line, now a benchmark in the Vermouth di Torino DOC. And while the wines are patient, the people are passionate—led by winemaker Silvio Trinchero, whose respect for tradition is only rivaled by his curiosity for lesser-known grapes like Ruchè and Pelaverga. Scarpa isn’t here to chase trends—it’s here to define timelessness, one cellar-aged bottle at a time. * * *