
The Gallo family has been making wine in Isonzo for over 60 years. In the 1970’s, Silvano Gallo redirected the focus of the estate towards quality. In the winery, he instituted the use of stainless steel tanks for fermentation, temperature control to preserve fruit character, and minimal handling of the wines to express terroir. Experimentation with different spacing methods, trellising and clones has translated into wines with riper and more concentrated fruit flavors.
Fabrizio comments, “The potential for quality is given by the grapes, but then the winemaking has to express it. Both work together and it’s a combination of the two which leads to great wine.”Fabrizio comments, “The potential for quality is given by the grapes, but then the winemaking has to express it. Both work together and it’s a combination of the two which leads to great wine.”
Silvano’s sons, Fabrizio and Marco, after graduating from the school of Enology in Udine, have taken over the vineyard and winemaking responsibilities. With the ideas of a new generation, the estate is competing with the top producers of the region.
Wines
Cabernet Franc Isonzo DOC
Best Buy – Wine & Spirits Magazine, The Wines of the Summer, August 2010
2 bicchieri – Gambero Rosso 2008
Sauvignon Isonzo DOC
4 out of 5 – Italian Sommelier Association, 2004
2 bicchieri – Gambero Rosso 2008, 2009
88+ Points – Wine Advocate, 2019
Pinot Bianco DOC
2 bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2009
2 bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2008
4 out of 5 – Italian Sommelier Association, 2004
3 bicchieri – Gambero Rosso 2020
Pinot Grigio Isonzo DOC
89 Points – Wine Advocate, 2019
85 Points – Wine Spectator, 2019
Pinot Nero Isonzo DOC
4 out of 5 – Italian Sommelier Association, 2004
89 Points – Robert Parker, 2004
90 points wine advocate, 2011
88 Points – Wine Advocate, 2019
Pinot Nero Maurus DOC
91 points – Wine & Spirits, August 2015
Merlot Riserva ‘Semidis’
90 Points – Veronelli, 2003
Refosco
2 bicchieri – Gambero Rosso 2009
Friulano
2 bicchieri – Gambero Rosso 2008
Top 100 Best Buy s- Wine & Spirits Magazine “Buying Guide” 2008
2 bicchieri rossi – Gambero Rosso 2007
91 Points – Wine & Spirits Magazine April 2007
Maurus Chardonnay DOC
92 Points – Wine Advocate, 2019
Sassirossi DOC
89 Points – Wine Spectator, 2019
Adam Pinot Grigio IGT – Vignaioli Selection