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Cascina Gilli

Castelnuovo Don Bosco · Asti (AT)
← Piemonte
Established
1983
Gianni Vergnano
Yearly production
Estate
Location
Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Asti (AT), Piemonte
Asti (AT)
Vineyard area
20 ha
Castelnuovo Don Bosco

Appellations

Freisa d'Asti DOCMalvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOCPiemonte DOC

History

Gianni Vergnano started Cascina Gilli in 1983, believing in the potential of the land around Castelnuovo Don Bosco.

The estate built its reputation on Freisa d'Asti and the sweet, aromatic Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco.

It works about 20 hectares in the still little-known Monferrato Astigiano.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Freisa d'Asti
Freisa d'Asti DOC · Freisa
Native Freisa, the estate's signature red.
Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco
Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC · Malvasia di Schierano
Sweet aromatic red, a local rarity.
Barbera d'Asti
Piemonte DOC · Barbera
Monferrato Barbera.
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