Travaglini Gattinara

What Travaglini Gattinara does

Travaglini Gattinara (legal name: Travaglini Giancarlo Gattinara) is a privately held, family-owned winery headquartered in Gattinara, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, at the foot of Monte Rosa. The company controls 59 hectares of vineyards in the Gattinara DOCG appellation — the only wine region in the world where Nebbiolo is cultivated on volcanic soil, composed of silica, iron, magnesium, porphyry, and granite. Founded by Clemente Travaglini in 1920 and formally established under its current name by Giancarlo Travaglini in 1958, the winery is now in its fifth generation of family operation, led by Cinzia Travaglini, Massimo Collauto, Alessia Travaglini, and Carolina Travaglini. The estate's most recognized asset is the patented Travaglini bottle (Bottiglia Storta), designed and registered by Giancarlo Travaglini in 1958.

The company produces seven distinct expressions of Nebbiolo wine: four Gattinara DOCG labels (Gattinara, Tre Vigne, Riserva, and single-vineyard Riserva Vigna Ronchi), the Nebolè Metodo Classico sparkling wine (offered with 48, 84, and 120 months of lees aging), the dessert-style Il Sogno from overripe grapes with approximately 100 days of drying and four years of aging, the Coste della Sesia DOC Nebbiolo, and the entry-level Cinzia red. Vinification is minimal-intervention and vineyard-parcel-specific to express terroir.

Revenue is generated from wine sales through three channels: direct winery sales supported by reservation-based tours and tastings; trade and hospitality distribution through restaurants, wine bars, and specialty retailers; and international export to more than 46 countries via regional agents and distributors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through direct contact or authorized distribution partners. The company serves two primary customer segments: wine connoisseurs and collectors seeking terroir-driven premium Nebbiolo, and the wine trade (restaurants, specialty retailers, distributors) seeking internationally recognized Italian wines. No external investors, parent companies, or institutional shareholders are disclosed; the capital structure is entirely within the Travaglini family.

Name

Travaglini Gattinara

Legal name

Travaglini Giancarlo Gattinara

Website

https://travaglinigattinara.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Travaglini Gattinara is a privately held, fifth-generation family winery in Gattinara, Piedmont, producing seven Nebbiolo-based wines from 59 hectares of volcanic-soil vineyards. It sells direct to consumers at the estate and exports to over 46 countries through regional agents and trade distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Italian Nebbiolo Wines

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Nebbiolo wine production
• Italian winery
• Gattinara DOCG
• Volcanic terroir wines
• Classic method sparkling

Headquarters

HQ city

Gattinara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Travaglini generates revenue through the production and sale of premium Nebbiolo-based wines. The company produces 7 distinct expressions of Nebbiolo wine. Revenue is derived from direct sales at the winery, exports to over 46 countries, and distribution through wine retailers and restaurants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Travaglini Gattinara is a family-owned winery in Gattinara, Piedmont, Italy that cultivates 59 hectares of vineyards and produces 7 distinct Nebbiolo-based wines, including four Gattinara DOCG expressions, a classic method sparkling Nebbiolo, a passito-style wine from overripe grapes, and entry-level red wines. The winery sells its wines directly to consumers through estate visits and tastings, to trade and hospitality channels, and exports to over 46 countries worldwide.

Product overview

Travaglini Gattinara is a family-owned winery in Piedmont, Italy, producing a portfolio of 7 distinct Nebbiolo-based wines. The collection includes four Gattinara DOCG expressions (Gattinara, Tre Vigne, Riserva, and single-vineyard Vigna Ronchi Riserva), a sparkling Metodo Classico Nebolè available in multiple aging expressions (48, 84, and 120 months), a dessert-style wine Il Sogno from overripe grapes, a Coste della Sesia DOC Nebbiolo, and an entry-level Cinzia red wine. All wines are crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown on volcanic soils at the foot of Monte Rosa, with the estate owning 59 hectares primarily dedicated to Nebbiolo cultivation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gattinara D.O.C.G. Historic label wine representing the territory of Gattinara according to the family's vision and passion.
• Gattinara Tre Vigne D.O.C.G.
• Gattinara Riserva D.O.C.G.
• Gattinara Riserva Vigna Ronchi D.O.C.G.
• Nebolè Metodo Classico
• Il Sogno - Da uve stramature
• Nebbiolo Coste della Sesia D.O.C.
• Cinzia

Products and services

• Gattinara D.O.C.G. Historic label Gattinara DOCG red wine representing the territory of Gattinara, crafted by the Travaglini family from Nebbiolo grapes grown on volcanic soils. Features garnet red color with floral, spicy and balsamic notes, intended for fine wine consumers and trade buyers.
• Gattinara D.O.C.G. Tre Vigne Gattinara DOCG Tre Vigne red wine produced by blending Nebbiolo grapes from three distinct Gattinara vineyards, each with unique terroir characteristics. Designed as a balance between the Gattinara Classico and Riserva expressions, targeted at premium wine consumers and trade.
• Gattinara D.O.C.G. Riserva Gattinara DOCG Riserva red wine produced from a careful selection of grapes from the estate's most historic vineyards. Represents Gattinara's tradition and history interpreted by Travaglini, targeted at premium wine collectors, connoisseurs and fine dining trade accounts.
• Gattinara Riserva Vigna Ronchi D.O.C.G. Single-vineyard Gattinara Riserva DOCG from the Vigna Ronchi terroir. A wine of extraordinary personality representing a perfect synthesis between tradition and innovation, intended for collectors, connoisseurs and fine dining trade.
• Nebolè Metodo Classico Classic method sparkling wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes, first released with the 2010 vintage after research conducted between 2007 and 2010. Available in 48 months, 84 months (Riserva) and 120 months (Sboccatura Tardiva) lees-aging expressions, targeted at sparkling wine enthusiasts and fine dining trade.
• Il Sogno - Da uve stramature Passito-style wine from Nebbiolo grapes dried for approximately 100 days, followed by four years of aging. Named in honor of founder Giancarlo Travaglini, who studied and wanted this wine but never tasted it, targeted at collectors and connoisseurs of dessert-style Italian wines.
• Coste della Sesia D.O.C. Nebbiolo Youthful, fresh and versatile Coste della Sesia DOC Nebbiolo grown at the foot of Monte Rosa. Represents the younger side of the estate's production, targeted at entry-level Nebbiolo consumers and everyday restaurant trade.
• Cinzia Entry-level red wine expressing freshness and versatility of the Travaglini production territory. Shows vegetal notes, flowers, fruits and mineral characteristics, targeted at casual wine consumers and broader retail/hospitality channels.
• Winery Tours and Tastings Curated guided tour and tasting experiences hosted by the Travaglini family at the Gattinara estate, available by reservation. Open to private wine enthusiasts, trade clients and press, with regional agents coordinating dedicated visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gattinara Riserva DOCG 2019 ranked 29th among James Suckling's 100 Best Wines of the World 2024 and 10th among 100 Best Italian Wines 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bruno Giacosa: Iconic Piedmont Nebbiolo producer with comparable family heritage, multi-generation tradition, premium Barolo/Barbaresco focus, and strong collector following. Highly comparable in business model (family-owned, premium Nebbiolo specialist with global distribution) though focused on the more established appellations.
• Vietti: Historic family-owned Piedmont producer specializing in Barolo and Barbaresco from Nebbiolo. Comparable in family heritage, single-vineyard premium approach, global fine-wine distribution, and strong international award record, though focused on the more established appellations.
• Marchesi di Barolo: Historic Piedmont wine house founded in 1898 with comparable multi-generational heritage, Nebbiolo specialization, and broad export presence. Comparable premium positioning in Italian fine wine, though operating at larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Giacomo Conterno: Premier family-owned Barolo producer and now owner of Nervi in Gattinara. Closely comparable in terms of family heritage, Nebbiolo specialization, premium pricing, and global fine-wine distribution; broader portfolio but overlapping customer base and production philosophy.
• G.D. Vajra: Family-owned Barolo producer in Piedmont with comparable approach to organic/sustainable viticulture and traditional Nebbiolo winemaking. Overlapping customer base in fine-wine channels and similar global distribution strategy, though focused on Barolo rather than Gattinara.
• Produttori del Barbaresco: Historic Piedmont cooperative producing premium Nebbiolo-based Barbaresco wines. Comparable in single-appellation focus on Nebbiolo, premium positioning, and global fine-wine distribution, though structured as a cooperative with broader grower base.

Others

• Marchesi Antinori: Iconic multi-generational Italian wine family with comparable heritage depth, premium positioning, and global distribution. Operating at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio (including Tignanello, Sassicaia); useful comparable for understanding how premium Italian family wine brands scale internationally.

Emerging players

• Cantine Planeta: Family-owned premium Italian winery with comparable family-business ethos, multi-region estate approach, strong international export focus, and DTC tourism. Different primary regions (Sicily) but comparable premium positioning, brand storytelling, and global fine-wine distribution strategy.

Direct peers

• Nervi (Conterno Nervi): The other historic and major Gattinara producer, acquired by Giacomo Conterno in 2018. Both Nervi and Travaglini produce premium Nebbiolo from the same volcanic Gattinara terroir, share five-generation family heritage, and compete directly for the same collector and fine-wine trade customers globally.
• Antoniolo: One of the most respected Gattinara producers, with comparable premium positioning and Nebbiolo focus from the same appellation. Direct competitor for fine-wine buyers seeking volcanic-terroir Gattinara, with similar export distribution and family-owned heritage.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/travaglini_wine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/travaglini-giancarlo-sa

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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