i. Biography
Coming Up
At Fontanabianca in Neive, Piemonte, Matteo Pola is the day-to-day winegrowing lead, the role that keeps vineyard work aligned with the estate’s seasonal pace. That work sits close to the practical questions that shape a wine early: weather, timing, and the small decisions made before fruit ever reaches the cellar. In 2023, Matteo Pola also became the winery's winemaker, bringing vineyard and cellar into a single line of responsibility.
Where They Are Now
At Fontanabianca in Neive, Piemonte, Matteo Pola works across the full seasonal arc, from vineyard rows to cellar decisions. The craft here depends on steadiness rather than display: close attention, consistency, and the ability to read a place as it changes through the year. As both winegrowing lead and winemaker, Matteo Pola’s work links the field to the finished bottle without separating one from the other.
Career - day-to-day winegrowing lead — Fontanabianca, Neive, Piemonte, Italy - winemaker — Fontanabianca, Neive, Piemonte, Italy
Signature
Matteo's signature dishes include Bordini and Serraboella. Those names point back to place, and to a vocabulary built around Neive rather than ornament. The emphasis is on territorial identity, with Bordini and Serraboella carrying the weight of the estate’s sense of expression.
In Their Words “With our wine we propose the taste of the territory of Neive, rich in perfumes and elegance.” The line frames Fontanabianca’s approach plainly: wine as a reading of Neive, with perfume and elegance named as part of that place’s profile in the glass. “I'm the third generation of wine maker of Fontanabianca Winery.” That continuity matters here. The statement places Matteo Pola inside an established family line, with the work reading as inheritance, daily practice, and ongoing interpretation of the estate.
Honors
None are named.
FAQ What is Matteo Pola's current role? As of 2026, Matteo Pola is day-to-day winegrowing lead. What is Matteo Pola known for? Barbaresco.
