Portrait of Alessandro Ciccioni
i. Biography
His work is anchored in Castellengo, Biella, in Piedmont, and in the language and geography of Alto Piemonte. That concentration matters: the craft here is place, with vineyard, village, and history operating as a single frame around Alessandro Ciccioni.
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The Climb
Centovigne - Castello di Castellengo is a stewardship role as much as a business title, and Alessandro Ciccioni holds it as owner and proprietor.
Today
In his words, it is meant to support the wider area of Biella and act as a driving force for growth linked to UNESCO and its creative idiosyncrasy. That view places Castellengo inside a larger civic and viticultural context, where recognition is tied to the place, not just the address.
Career - Owner and proprietor — Centovigne - Castello di Castellengo, Biella, Piedmont, Italy
Signature
Miranda, Il Rosa, Rosso della Motta, Il Centovigne, and Castellengo are the signature wines associated with Alessandro Ciccioni. Taken together, they define a portfolio closely tied to Centovigne - Castello di Castellengo and to the Alto Piemonte setting that shapes it.
In Their Words “The spotlight of the Academy in Castellengo will not only serve my company, but the whole area of Biella and will contribute as a driving force for growth related to UNESCO and its creative idiosyncrasy.” “”
FAQ What is Alessandro Ciccioni's craft? Owner and proprietor — Centovigne - Castello di Castellengo (Cossato, Italy).
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