Winemaker
Alberto Alessandria
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- La Morra, Italy
i. Biography
Alberto Alessandria works at Crissante Alessandria in La Morra, where the standard is set by discernment rather than display. The line that frames the house is direct: “Better to make a better grappa than a poor second wine.” In trade terms, it puts quality ahead of volume, and selection ahead of multiplication. The logic is simple and hard: a winemaker’s judgment should be used to protect the work from compromise. At Crissante Alessandria, that discipline gives the wines their frame. In a region where breadth can be mistaken for strength, Alberto Alessandria’s approach holds to a narrower brief: make only what earns its place, and let the cellar’s choices stay exacting. The result is a body of work that reads as controlled and unforced, built on the decision not to lower the bar for the sake of output.
Signature
The list shows a cellar that keeps its attention on identity, site, and vintage without spreading itself thin. Barolo Capalot appears twice, once as Barolo Capalot and again as 2015 Barolo Capalot, which signals its weight within the range. The pattern is measured rather than expansive. These wines are chosen like a working set, not a catalogue, and the discipline is visible in the way the lineup stays coherent across different forms. For Alberto Alessandria, the signature is in the edit: careful selection, clear priorities, and confidence that the wine does not need noise to carry authority.
In Their Words “Better to make a better grappa than a poor second wine.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alberto
Where does Alberto Alessandria work?
He works at Crissante Alessandria in La Morra.
What is Alberto Alessandria known for?
He is known for a quality-first view of winemaking that favors better grappa over poor second wine.
