Olivero Mario, Barolo, Piedmont

Olivero Mario is a small, family-run winery based in the heart of Roddi, within the Barolo DOCG. Among the wines produced by the estate, the Barolo stands out, crafted in two expressions from the La Morra area, including one from the smallest Barolo cru. Founded in 2003 by Lorenzo Olivero alongside his father Mario, the winery embodies their shared passion for crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines from native grape varieties, where tradition and thoughtful winemaking come together with a deep respect for the land.

At the centre of their work is the vineyards, organically cultivated, where every step of the winemaking process is handled with attentive care and artisanal precision. Rather than relying on elaborate machinery, Lorenzo focuses on essential practices — gentle fermentation with natural yeasts, careful temperature and hygiene control and attentive ageing — allowing the character of each vineyard and grape to shine through.

Olivero Mario cultivates about 6 hectares of vineyards scattered around Roddi, La Morra, Alba and Rodello, producing around 30,000 bottles a year. From pruning to harvest, Lorenzo personally oversees the vineyards using low-impact natural viticulture: no herbicides, organic soil care and carefully timed phytosanitary treatments that safeguard both vine health and the surrounding environment.

The results are wines that express both the identity of the Langhe and the family’s commitment to sustainability, craft and authenticity.