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Alessandro Locatelli
Winemaker
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i. Biography
He puts the brief plainly: “Our goal is to produce a Barolo that has the strength of a classic, capable of always telling a new story, that can last over time.” In Alessandro Locatelli’s framing, that is less a slogan than a working principle: Barolo built on continuity, with enough precision to stay alive across vintages without losing its line.
The Climb
Ownership at Rocche Costamagna is a matter of stewardship as much as control. Under Alessandro Locatelli, the estate is organized around Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo cru, the site that gives the house its central register and defines the range of its expression.
Today
The same hand covers both administration and cellar work, with Alessandro Locatelli serving as CEO and winemaker.
Signature
The signature wines associated with Alessandro Locatelli are Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata, Barbera d'Alba superiore Rocche delle Rocche, and Barolo Riserva. Read together, they describe a cellar language built on restraint and continuity: Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata for structure, Barbera d'Alba superiore Rocche delle Rocche for breadth, and Barolo Riserva for extended depth. The thread between them is not ornament but control.
In Their Words “Technique, not technology: this is the secret in creating quality wine. It's not just a matter of a set of tools, but it's about good and often innovative habits, that over time, are transformed into traditions and experience.” “Continuity, dedication, hard work. But above all, the awareness of working in one of the most terroirs in the world. Ours is a centenary and uninterrupted story of Barolo in its highest and personal expression.”
Recognition
Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo cru is described as the historic core of the estate and its best part. That distinction sets the terms of Alessandro Locatelli’s work: not novelty for its own sake, but a disciplined reading of a place already carrying weight, depth, and history. The recognition lands as confirmation of method, with the cru serving as the estate’s most direct and personal expression.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Alessandro Locatelli known for?
He is known as the CEO and winemaker at Rocche Costamagna, with a focus on the Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo cru.
Where did Alessandro Locatelli train or study?
No training or study information is listed.
What are Alessandro Locatelli's most notable roles?
He is the CEO and winemaker, and he is in charge of every aspect of management at Rocche Costamagna.
