MATT BARBAGALLO

Matt is a Loudoun County native who ventured into winemaking from the encouragement of several Virginia winemakers who enlightened, instructed, and encouraged him throughout the process. He began making wine in 2007 and was inspired him to learn more about the craft. After attending a class at Virginia winery, Matt decided to forge ahead with becoming a winemaker, and progressed to making wine with local fruit juices and, later, with grapes to produce his first vintage of Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in 2009. Matt continues his 35-year career in technology service delivery management today; the methodical, calculated skills he has developed in his career assist him with the preciseness required of a winemaker.

“I want to share my knowledge of the things that worked and the many things that didn’t in an honest dialogue in hopes of expanding the wine industry in Augusta County.”

Today Matt has shared his knowledge with other new winemakers and continues to embrace the diverse terroir in Virginia.