Portrait of Fabio Mecca
i. Biography
Fabio Mecca has been winemaker for Baroni Capoano in Cirò Marina, Italy, since 2018.
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Fabio Mecca trained at Università degli Studi di Padova. Today, Fabio is consulente enologico of Fattoria Montereggi (since 2017), consulente enologico of Fratelli Dragone (since 2017), consulente enologico of Tenuta dei Baroni Capoano (since 2017), consulente enologico of Cantine Bonaparte (since 2018), consulente enologico of Poderi la Fenice (since 2018), and consulente enologico of Fattoria di Gratena (since 2018).
Signature
Fabio's signature wines include Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Neruda 2018, Cirò Rosato Don Angelo 2019, and Cirò Bianco Antea 2019.
Recognition
His own tasting language is direct and specific: "The great surprise was the white wine, in the sense that among the Cirò reds I found, this one was at a very high level, but the white really amazed me."
FAQ
Asked of Fabio
What is Fabio Mecca's current role?
As of 2026, Fabio Mecca is Winemaker.
Where did Fabio Mecca train or study?
Fabio Mecca trained at Università degli Studi di Padova.
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