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    Giovanni Scaglione

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    The Climb

    At Forteto della Luja in Loazzolo, Asti, Piedmont, Italy, Giovanni Scaglione holds the work across ownership, wine production, eco-viticulture, and stewardship of the nature oasis. The role set is broad, but the method stays rooted in hand-worked vineyards and the traditional handling of Moscato Passito.

    Today

    The present-day operation at Forteto della Luja is built around four functions: owner, wine producer, eco-vintner, and head of the nature oasis. Giovanni Scaglione ties that structure to a traditional farm model, with vineyards cultivated by hand.

    Career - owner — Forteto della Luja, Loazzolo, Asti, Italy - wine producer — Forteto della Luja, Loazzolo, Asti, Italy - eco-vintner — Forteto della Luja, Loazzolo, Asti, Italy - head of the nature oasis — Forteto della Luja, Loazzolo, Asti, Italy

    Signature

    The signature work attached to Giovanni Scaglione includes Piasa Rischei, Moscato Passito Plasa Rischel, Loazzolo Vendemmia Tardiva DOC, and Pasucrà. Within that set, Moscato Passito and the Loazzolo designation sit closest to the identity of the property and its hand-worked vineyard practice.

    In Their Words "This is a traditional, old-style farm. By old-style I mean that we keep working more or less the same way as 100 years ago, for example with horses instead of tractors in the vineyard."

    Recognition

    Loazzolo Vendemmia Tardiva DOC was published in the Official Journal in 1992. That publication fixed the designation in the record and marked its formal place in the property’s wine history.

    FAQ What is Giovanni Scaglione's current role? As of 2026, Giovanni Scaglione is owner. What is Giovanni Scaglione known for? Moscato Passito.

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