Winemaker
Fabio Alessandria
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Portrait of Fabio Alessandria
i. Biography
Fabio Alessandria is the owner and winemaker of Comm. G.B. Burlotto in Verduno. His work is tied to Nebbiolo and to cellar choices that favor texture, patience, and vineyard expression: foot crushing of grapes, open-topped tanks, long skin-contact macerations, and large-format botti.
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The Path
Today, Fabio is owner and winemaker of Comm. G.B. Burlotto.
The Work Today
His view of site is explicit: “The philosophy is very different: the single-vineyard approach aims to respect and highlight the character of the vineyard, while the MGA blend Acclivi seeks primarily to express the balance and style of the Nebbiolo grape.”
Signature
Fabio's signature wines include Barolo Monvigliero and Acclivi.
In Their Words “The philosophy is very different: the single-vineyard approach aims to respect and highlight the character of the vineyard, while the MGA blend Acclivi seeks primarily to express the balance and style of the Nebbiolo grape.” “The vineyards of Verduno, especially the Monvigliero site, usually produce fragrant, finely perfumed wines with a balanced and gentle flavor profile.”
Acclaim
Of Verduno, he has said: “The vineyards of Verduno, especially the Monvigliero site, usually produce fragrant, finely perfumed wines with a balanced and gentle flavor profile.”
FAQ
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What is Fabio Alessandria's current role?
As of 2026, Fabio Alessandria is Winemaker.
What is Fabio Alessandria known for?
He uses foot crushing of grapes, open-topped tanks, long skin contact macerations and large-format botti.
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