There is "Old School" and then there is the iconic, the one and only,
SCARPA
Established in 1854 by Antonio Scarpa, the winery began its fame under Mario Pesce in the 1960's.
Located in the Monferrato Barbera region, Scarpa was very much part of the original gang who brought Barolo and Barbaresco to the respected status we all know.
An Estate that inspired such as Giacosa, or Gaja, who themselves have become legends.
What is most unique is that the current winemaker has over 50 vintages under his craft, and by Scarpa signature, all varietals are made in a way that carries them through the years untouched by time.
This is easy to understand when it comes to Nebbiolo, but perhaps less, when bottlings of the House Signature Barbera, or Freisa, Ruche, Dolcetto are laid in the cellar for decades to come.
And what a cellar that is, an estimated 45000 bottles who have escaped the premiere release, and see the world a trickle at a time.
