Portrait of Giorgio Abrigo
i. Biography
Giorgio Abrigo is the winemaker at ABRIGO GIOVANNI in Diano d'Alba, Italy. In the 1980s, after finishing his agronomy studies, he began personally taking care of the vineyards and the winery, working alongside his wife Paola as she handled commercial development and the company’s identity.
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Today, Giorgio is winemaker of ABRIGO GIOVANNI.
Where They Are Now
At ABRIGO GIOVANNI in Diano d’Alba, CN, Italy, Abrigo continues as winemaker. His craft is described through a balance of modernization and tradition, with a specific technical focus on Favorita: early harvesting, followed by reductive fermentation in pressurised tanks.
Signature
Giorgio's signature wines include ABRIGO GIOVANNI – 2016 «RAVERA». BAROLO DOCG and Barolo Ravera 2015.
FAQ
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What is Giorgio Abrigo's current role?
As of 2026, Giorgio Abrigo is Winemaker.
What is Giorgio Abrigo known for?
He is described as modernising the winery while preserving tradition, and as using early harvesting and reductive fermentation in pressurised tanks for Favorita.
Where did Giorgio Abrigo train?
Giorgio Abrigo trained at the Alba wine school.
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