Italian Wine Podcast Ep. 2646 Discover Roero Wines with Massimo Damonte of Consorzio del Roero | Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026
Welcome to episode 2646 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026.
As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, revealing Piedmont's impact on the global wine scene.
Today’s guest: Massimo Damonte, President of the Consorzio di Tutela del Roero.
More about Consorzio di Tutela del Roero:
The wine producers of Roero were joined in the Roero Producers’ Consortium, acknowledged with a decree published in the Official Gazette, on the 4th of March 2014, with the objective to perform the functions of protection, advancement, promotion, consumer information and general care of the interests related to the “Roero” Docg.
Today there are more than 250 consortium members made up of producers and growers, and more than 1,250 hectares of Roero Designation vineyards, with a total of about 8 million bottles produced, of which more than 60% are exported.
Arneis and Nebbiolo are the two base grapes of the DOCG: native grapes, typical of this territory, cultivated for centuries and interpreted with great care by the Roero producers.
Connect: https://www.consorziodelroero.it/
About the Grandi Langhe:
Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine events, dedicated to showcasing the excellence of Piedmont. Organized with the support of the region’s leading wine consortia, it brings together hundreds of producers representing top denominations such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Gavi, Asti, and Alta Langa. The event is designed as a key meeting point for international trade, offering tastings, professional networking, and a powerful snapshot of Piedmont’s role in the global wine market.
Discover more: https://www.grandilanghe.com/
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