Giovanni Rosso

History and Terroir

Giovanni Rosso is one of those winegrowers who contributed to build the success and fame of Nebbiolo. For over 100 years the Rosso family has cultivated 10 hectares divided among the most prestigious crus of Serralunga d'Alba. The land of Serralunga d'Alba is one of the best and most unique in the world, with soil typology, altitude and exposure which vary from one cru to another, requiring a diversification of processing and an extraordinary savoir-faire. Only this way, the goal of creating a wine that is able to maintain a close relationship with the terroir and represent it is pursued with great results. Giovanni Rosso’s wines are among the best and most faithful expressions of the territory of Serralunga, landmarks of Barolo, and capable of combining great elegance and balance with excellent drinkability.

Farming and Winemaking

After studying oenology and apprenticing in Burgundy – at the respected domaines of Grivot and Denis Mortet, nonetheless – Davide returned with an international perspective on viticulture and vinification. His main goal at the estate is to highlight the unique terroirs from which his fruit comes by letting the unique specificities of Serralunga d’Alba speak for themselves through each wine produced at his hands. Rosso wines are known for their vibrancy, elegance, and site specificity. Recently, the family acquired new vineyards across a variety of highly respected sites in Barolo, including Vigna Rionda, Broglio, and Cerretta. In the vines, the use of insecticides and weed killers is eschewed, biodiversity is encouraged, and green harvesting is executed. In the cellar, Davide uses a combination of stainless steel, cement, and French oak botti, and the overall style can be described as traditional meets modern. As fetishized as the Barolo name is, the Rossos pride themselves on being true producers of wines specifically from Serralunga d’Alba, one of the crown jewels of Piedmont.