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    Daniela Olivero

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    Portrait of Daniela Olivero

    Portrait of Daniela Olivero

    i. Biography

    Coming Up

    Daniela Olivero’s current work is built on stewardship: entrepreneur at Antica Cascina dei Conti di Roero, and co-leader of the company with Luigi Roagna of Antica Cascina dei Conti di Roero. The focus is local and disciplined, with the estate’s identity carried through production that stays close to place and to the rhythms of the winery. In that setting, the work is defined by precision, not display.

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    Where They Are Now

    At Antica Cascina dei Conti di Roero in Vezza d'Alba, Piedmont, Olivero’s role as entrepreneur is tied to a clear regional register. The estate’s most legible expressions are Roero Arneis, Langhe Favorita, Nebbiolo d'Alba, and Roero DOCG, each carrying a different piece of the area’s vocabulary. The emphasis is on origin and specificity: Roero Arneis for lift and freshness, Langhe Favorita for regional character, Nebbiolo d'Alba for structure, and Roero DOCG for the broader designation that frames the estate’s work.

    Co-leading the company with Luigi Roagna places Daniela Olivero in a mode of management that depends on exactness and restraint. In a territory where authenticity matters, the work is less about range than about narrowing in on what the site can express most clearly. The result is a focused estate profile, shaped by the terms of its own landscape.

    Signature

    Daniela's signature dishes include Roero Arneis Riserva »SRU« D.O.C.G. 2021, »Maria Teresa« Nebbiolo d'Alba Rosé Brut Metodo Classico 2021, Roero Arneis DOCE VEZZA D'ALBA 2022, and ANTICA CASCINA DEI Conti di Roero VIGNA SANTANNA RISERVA. These signatures map a style grounded in region and designation. Roero Arneis Riserva »SRU« D.O.C.G. 2021 points to a refined reading of the variety and its classification; »Maria Teresa« Nebbiolo d'Alba Rosé Brut Metodo Classico 2021 brings a brighter register; Roero Arneis DOCE VEZZA D'ALBA 2022 keeps the focus on place and vintage; and ANTICA CASCINA DEI Conti di Roero VIGNA SANTANNA RISERVA signals a reserved, site-specific expression. Read together, they show a body of work built from consistency rather than flourish.

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    FAQ

    Asked of Daniela

    • What is Daniela Olivero's current role?

      As of 2026, Daniela Olivero is Entrepreneur.

    • What is Daniela Olivero known for?

      Roero wines, especially Roero Arneis, Langhe Favorita, Nebbiolo d'Alba, and Roero DOCG.

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