1854
1910-1920
1940
1949
1962
1969
1970
1974
1987
1990-2000
2007
2017
2018
2019

1854

Antonio Scarpa founded Scarpa winery in Nizza Monferrato.

1910-1920

Aside from wines, Scarpa produced liqueurs, bitters and Vermouth based on an original recipe.

1940

First vintage of Barolo Scarpa.

1949

Mario Pesce, a winemaker from Nizza Monferrato, acquired the winery from Antonio Scarpa.

1962

Carlo Castino, Mario Pesce’s nephew, joined the company and would lead wine production starting from the ‘80s.

1969

Scarpa acquired the vineyards of Poderi Bricchi: 25 hectares between Castel Rocchero and Acqui Terme.

1970

First harvest of La Bogliona, Barbera d’Asti Docg Superiore: Scarpa’s iconic single vineyard wine.

1974

First vintage of I Bricchi Barbera d’Asti Docg, produced from selected plots of Poderi Bricchi.

1987

First planting of Ruchè in Poderi Bricchi.

1990-2000

Scarpa exported wine to France, USA, Australia and Northern Europe. The winery from Nizza Monferrato became one of the reference for Langhe and Monferrato wine in the world.

2007

Silvio Trinchero, a pupil of Carlo Castino, became Scarpa’s new winemaker.

2017

The historic cellars of Nizza Monferrato underwent renovation. The Tasting Room, Wine Lounge and Scarpa Gallery were built.

2018

Scarpa acquired new plots located in some of the most prestigious Barolo and Barbaresco crus: Monvigliero, Roncaglie and Canova.

2019

Restoration of villas situated among the vineyards of the Monvigliero cru, in Verduno. The Scarpa Villas, Barolo Luxury Escape, heart of Scarpa hospitality among the Barolo hills, came to life.

The Storyof Scarpa

Having arrived from Venice as a visionary migrant, Antonio Scarpa was pleasantly surprised by the magnificence of the countryside all around him, the exclusivity of the local cuisine, and the delicacy of the Piedmontese wines. From the moment he set foot on these hills, he chased the dream of establishing a small winery that would accumulate the best traditions in the region in order to share the most cherished Italian beverages.

The modern Scarpa winery is the work of Mario Pesce, a wine maker from Nizza who took a small wine cellar and converted it into an established company with best-in-industry standards. Respect of the land, relentless pursuit of quality, and patient bottle aging make Scarpa what it is today.

The renaissance ofa well-known historical brand

Our wine

Elegance, time, purity.

Scarpa celebrates the varietal abundance of Piedmont through wines that are naturally inclined towards longevity. We carry out distinct, slow and expressive vinification processes, without forcing anything. Our single vineyard labels are made in purity, exclusively from native Piedmontese grapes, in pursuit of the genuine bond with the territory and loyalty to our history.

Each gesture, in the vineyard as in the cellar, is carefully measured. Each wait is full of meaning. Each aging is a hymn to the future wine.

Scarpa believes in the classic expressiveness of Piedmont wines, in their natural ability to evolve and age, proving that only time – and constant care – can unveil the noblest essence of our land.

Discover our wines

Taste, explore& enjoy

A visit at Scarpa includes a tour of our historical cellar, home to a magnificent library of old vintages. During the tour you’ll also take a look at our French and Slavonian oak caks made by local barrel builders. We age our best wines in these large oak barrels since they highlight the gentle and strenght of our Barberas and the delicate charachter of our Nebbiolos.

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