Olivero Mario
First and foremost a family, then a winery.
In the Barolo producing village of Roddi, Lorenzo and Mario Olivero continue a family tradition of hand-tended vineyards, respectful winemaking and 35,000 numbered bottles of wine a year. Each vintage tells a story of the Langhe, each label a conscious choice.
Visions against the wind: the art of remaining free
An orchestra of paper and glass
Today our vineyards grow on fossil-rich soils that give our wines a unique minerality
In 2025, we chose a new symbol for the winery: the fossil of a Miocene Lanternfish, found amongst the clods of earth in the vineyard in front of our house. The Lanternfish fossil is not just a logo; it is a symbol that unites our history with our vision. Just as this unique fish brought light to the depths of the ancient Langhe sea millions of years ago, we wish to illuminate the path towards a heartfelt wine, crafted from precise choices and creative freedom. Inspired by our love of music, the new wine labels have been transformed into an orchestra of notes, roots and earth, guardians of Roman memory.
Wine artisans since 2003, then Vignerons
Lorenzo and Mario: father and son united in their vision
Mario started out selling wine in traditional demijohns. Lorenzo grew up by his side, with the dream of growing land. He planted the vineyards from which they now harvest their grapes to turn into their own wine. Together Mario and Lorenzo cultivate 5 hectares of vineyards spread between the Barolo villages of Roddi, La Morra and Monforte d'Alba, and Rodello, traditional home for Dolcetto grapes.
Nothing is industrial: an artisanal production of 35,000 uniquely numbered bottles a year, hand-harvested grapes, choices that prioritise quality over quantity. A family-run winery where every decision passes through hands that know every single vine.
Langhe: four villages, one project
Roddi, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Rodello.
Our vineyards are spread across the hills of Roddi (the smallest Barolo village), La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Rodello. Our grapes thrive on marly soils, and enjoy varied exposures with microclimates that change from one hillock to the next.
We do not choose the grapes that are easiest to sell: we choose those that, here on these marine fossil soils, give their very best expressions -- Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. And then the experiments, the standout varieties: Merlot and Manzoni Bianco.
Ten labels, zero compromises
From Barolo to signature wines
Three single cru Barolos, two Barberas that tell different stories, and a characterful Langhe Nebbiolo. And then there's the Arneis from the Langhe, the traditional Dolcetto, a white from the Manzoni Bianco grape and a surprising Merlot. Every bottle is numbered by hand; every vintage is an opportunity to better tell the story of who we are and where we grow.
Work the land less, listen to it more
Vineyard, cellar and freedom: our manifesto
In the vineyard, we work by hand: respectful pruning, selective harvesting, natural grass cover. In the cellar, we let native yeasts guide the fermentation; we use large oak barrels for long ageing and stainless steel when we need to preserve freshness. We do not correct, we do not force. We are proud members of FIVI -- the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers: small producers who vinify only their own grapes, rather than buying others, defending authenticity against standardisation. For us, independence means the freedom to make mistakes, to experiment, to say no when necessary. We prefer an honest bottle of wine to a perfect one designed at a desk.