Cascina Gilli

Cascina Gilli started in 1983, when Gianni Vergnano had the intuition to invest in the territory, believing in the potential of the land around Castelnuovo Don Bosco. He believed not only in the unique context of the land of the Monferrato, but in the entire panorama of winemaking in the Piedmont. The very first bottles to be released, in 1985, received favourable mention in the first edition of the Gambero Rosso ‘‘Vini d’Italia“ wine guide. From then on the company never stopped believing in the potential of indigenous grapes.

Cascina Gilli lies in the Basso Monferrato, between Castelnuovo Don Bosco and Albugnano, on a spine of hilltops composed of greyish-white terra bianca, with uninterrupted expanses of vineyards in every direction, a terroir that has always produced wines prized for their full body and complex aromas.

Cascina Gilli comprises a historic villa built in 1700 and 20 surrounding hectares. Gianni Vergnano has poured into it his efforts and passion, with the result that Cascina Gilli stands as one of Piedmont’s most prestigious and influential wineries.