ALBERTO RIZZO

"RIZ": A LIFE AMONG THE VINES

I AM ALBERTO RIZZO, KNOWN TO ALL AS "RIZ." BORN IN ALBA IN 1987, I GREW UP IN MY GRANDFATHER DUILIO’S VINEYARDS, LEARNING TO LISTEN TO THE LAND FROM MY VERY FIRST STEPS.

DRIVEN BY PASSION, I GRADUATED FROM THE SCHOOL OF OENOLOGY AND EARNED MY DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TURIN. AT 25, BECOMING AN OENOLOGIST WAS THE REALIZATION OF A LIFELONG DREAM.

TODAY, I MERGE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE WITH MY FAMILY HERITAGE, CRAFTING WINES THAT HONOR MY ROOTS AND EXPRESS THE CONTEMPORARY SOUL OF THE LANGHE.

AFTER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PRESTIGIOUS WINERIES WITHIN THE BAROLO AREA, I TOOK UP THE BATON FROM MY GRANDFATHER. I RENOVATED THE OLD STABLE NEXT TO THE VINEYARD, TRANSFORMING IT INTO MY OWN CELLAR, AND IN 2021 I FINALLY VINIFIED MY FIRST VINTAGE. AND WHAT AN INCREDIBLE VINTAGE IT WAS!

My wines are born from the perfect balance where technical expertise meets the warmth of my family tradition. I don’t just make wine; I bottle my history and the vibrant energy of the Langhe.

SA’DUZET | Langhe DOC Dolcetto The classic soul. A tribute to my land, this wine speaks the language of tradition and conviviality. It is Dolcetto as it was always meant to be: authentic, sincere, and deeply rooted in the soil.

SA’DFIU’ | Innovative White My challenge. A white wine designed to break the mold and surprise from the very first sip. It is the expression of my desire to experiment and look toward the future with fresh eyes.

My Philosophy: Small Numbers, Great Character

I have chosen to begin this journey with a limited production of 2,500 bottles. Compared to large-scale operations, these are small numbers—but for me, they represent the essence of true craftsmanship. Every single bottle is personally overseen and cared for, marking a promising start for the journey ahead.