Abrigo Giovanni : the territorial sentinels
The history of the estate began in 1968 with the arrival of Giovanni Abrigo and his wife Maria in the beautiful region of Langhe, in Diano d’Alba of Treiso. They purchased a farmhouse that now serves as their historic cellar and family home. At the time, the couple managed what was then a typical Langhe farm; they raised cattle for beef and small poultry, cultivated cereals, hazelnuts, orchards, and of course, vineyards for a production solely dedicated to the Dolcetto grape variety.
In the mid-1980s, their son Giorgio began a project to expand the family vineyard, reorganizing certain plots (including those of Sori dei Crava, which are now among the most renowned in the municipality of Diano d’Alba) and planting new vines on terroirs where soils, climate, and exposure were most suitable. He also built a new cellar for the production and aging of wines. All of this led to the creation of new cuvées, and with the help of his wife Paola, the estate took a commercial turn, and their wines were finally sold for export.
The family adventure continues with Giulio and Sergio, the two sons of Giorgio and Paola. Both graduates of the oenology school in Alba, their enthusiasm for the world of agriculture and viticulture led them directly to the family vineyard, giving a new impetus to the family, which has since invested considerable energy in managing new vineyards and expanding the cellar.
Among other acquisitions, they acquired vineyards in the Ravera plot, where the Nebbiolo grown there is used to produce their Barolo Ravera, the most prestigious of their cuvées.
They now own 13 hectares of vineyards, mainly located around the cellar in the municipality of Diano d’Alba, but also in the municipalities of Grinzane Cavour, Roddi, and Novello. They cultivate the beautiful Piemontese grape varieties such as Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Favorita, and Arneis, allowing them to express themselves in the most natural way possible by limiting interventions.
Their cellar, completed in 2019, brings together the various premises built by previous generations of the family. It is constructed with eco-sustainable materials to reduce waste and emissions. Daily activities promote the reuse and recycling of raw materials, and the entire vineyard is supported by sustainable agriculture.
Therefore, the members of the Abrigo family are true “territorial sentinels,” a name given by UNESCO to individuals who work in the Langhe and defend the vineyard landscape, declared a World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional rural and cultural characteristics.
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