i. Biography
Paolo Demarie moves through Demarie in Vezza d'Alba, Italy, with the quiet assurance of someone tending not only to vines, but to memory. Here, winemaking is not presented as a solitary craft so much as a family relay, handed from one generation to the next with care and continuity. As he frames it: “The estate was born by my grandfather at the end of the eighties, and then it passed to my father. My father passed away a few months ago, and now my brother and I are going ahead.”
At a Glance Role: winemaker. At Az. Agr. Demarie Giovanni di Demarie Aldo, Paolo’s work extends beyond the cellar and into the broader life of the business, where he serves as export manager and company owner as well. That breadth of responsibility seems fitting for an estate defined by inheritance, stewardship, and forward motion. The company is rooted in the south part of Piedmont, very close to the village of Alba, in a landscape where the contours of the land and the rhythm of the seasons remain central to every decision. Roero, in his telling, is a place of sandy soils and measured altitude: “The kind of soil in Roero is mostly sandy soils; the average elevation is about 400 meters in height.” It is the sort of terrain that invites close attention, where small variations in ground and exposure can shape the character of the harvest. In such a setting, the work of the winemaker is the work of observation, patience, and respect. For Paolo, that respect begins with the land itself. “For those who work the land, protecting the environment is an important factor. Nature gives us sustenance and the health of the earth is reflected unequivocally in the quality of our final products.” The statement lands with particular force because it feels less like a slogan than a principle lived through daily practice, one that links responsibility to the final expression in the glass.
Signature
Paolo's signature wines include Roero Arneis DOCG, For You Roero Arneis DOCG Spumante, Barbera D'Alba Superiore DOC, Nebbiolo D'Alba DOC, and Roero Riserva DOCG. Together, they sketch the range of his work: the freshness and lift of Roero Arneis DOCG, the celebratory energy of For You Roero Arneis DOCG Spumante, the depth of Barbera D'Alba Superiore DOC, the structure of Nebbiolo D'Alba DOC, and the composed authority of Roero Riserva DOCG.
In Their Words “For those who work the land, protecting the environment is an important factor. Nature gives us sustenance and the health of the earth is reflected unequivocally in the quality of our final products.” “The kind of soil in Roero is mostly sandy soils; the average elevation is about 400 meters in height.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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Where does Paolo Demarie work?
He works at Demarie in Vezza d'Alba, Italy.
Who is Paolo Demarie?
He is a winemaker, export manager, and company owner tied to a family estate in Piedmont.
