Italy · Piedmont

Giovanni Scanavino

Giovanni Scanavino is a traditional Barolo producer based in Castiglione Falletto, one of the five communes of the DOCG, farming vineyards in the central Barolo zone with a long history of multi-generational family ownership. The estate produces Barolo and Barolo Riserva in a traditional style, with the Riserva — the primary auction lot — produced from selected parcels and aged for extended periods in large Slavonian oak botti. Castiglione Falletto sits between the heavier, more tannic Serralunga d'Alba and La Morra's more perfumed, rounder expressions, producing Barolo of balanced structure and aromatic complexity that appeals to collectors of both styles. The Scanavino family has maintained a traditional approach in an era when many Barolo producers shifted to French barriques and shorter macerations under the influence of the 'Barolo Boys' movement. At auction, 113 lots average $62 per bottle — modest for Barolo — reflecting the estate's limited international profile and the dominance of Riserva as the primary lot type. The Riserva, with extended aging of 5+ years before release, trades at $60–$120 for top vintages including 2010 and 2013. For buyers seeking traditionally styled Castiglione Falletto Barolo at below-market prices, Scanavino represents an undervalued secondary-market option with genuine old-vine pedigree.