Location: Piedmont, Italy

The winemaker’s family has lived in Canellisince at least as far back as the late 17th century. One hundred years later, his ancestors were the proud owners of a few vineyards on the hills surrounding the Sant’Antonio hamlet in Canelli, an area historically renowned for producing the best Moscato d’Asti. From 1850 on, the family started to make wine from their own grapes. Their wine was sold mostly in Italy and, thanks to Piedmontese emigrants, in Latin America, Brazil and Argentina. Over the years the farm gradually developed its wine business, partly producing the grapes in the family vineyards, partly buying them. On May 8, 1988, Ignazio Giovine set up his own brand new vine-growing business. At first he based himself on the ancient family vineyards and drew upon his ancestors’ extensive winemaking expertise to create his winery: L’armangia. In Piedmontese dialect, L’armangia means “turning the tables.” For Ignazio and his family, it was essential to bring the name of Canelli back to the same level of renown as the other famous wine cities. During the next few years they bought more land, devised new approaches, worked in both the vineyards and the winery, experimented, adjusted their techniques and tried again. In 1993, they felt they were ready to release their first two wines – two whites, Pratorotondo Chardonnay and EnnEEnnE Sauvignon Blanc. Two years later, they launched their Barbera d’Asti Superiore Titon and Moscato d’Asti; in 1999, Barbera d’Asti Vignali and Sopra Berruti.

The combination of soil and climate is as special as the oenological history of this area. Two unique grape varieties – Moscato bianco Canelli and Barbera – and a tradition of fine wines and food the whole world envies, go with a landscape worthy of UNESCO protection and unparalleled technological expertise. This is what Canelli and its surroundings stand for, this is what L’armangia – together with the many high-quality growers in this area – would like to show the world.