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Winemaker • Sommelier

About — Alessandro Bene

From vineyards on three continents to Salento: sharing enology with simplicity and expertise.

Portrait of Alessandro Bene in cellar
Alessandro Bene • Winemaker & Sommelier
Chapter 01

Background & Vintages

Master's degree in Viticulture and Enology and Master 'Vigne et Vin' in Montpellier. Hands-on harvest vintages at Masseria l'Astore (Salento), Château Laroque (Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux), Spring Creek (Marlborough, NZ), and Beaulieu Vineyard (Napa Valley, California).

Chapter 02

Wine Education

I founded berebene. to bring people closer to wine without pretension: sharing what happens in the vineyard and the glass with clarity.

Languages Spoken

Italian (Native)English (Fluent)French (Fluent)Spanish (Fluent)
Research Background

Research Background

I collaborate with the University of Salento on research projects focusing on plant pathology and the preservation of olive trees and vineyards in Apulia.

berebene. means understanding the soil and enjoying the glass with an open mind.

From Apulian roots to global harvests

The Journey

Milestones that shaped my winemaking philosophy.

  1. Stop 01

    Masseria l'Astore

    Salento (Italy)

    Ancient bush vines of Negroamaro and Primitivo on red soil.

    "Authentic fruit freshness."

    Masseria l'Astore
  2. Stop 02

    Château Laroque

    Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux (France)

    Montpellier master and limestone harvest: blending precision and oak aging.

    "Discipline and refined tannic grain."

    Château Laroque
  3. Stop 03

    Spring Creek

    Marlborough (New Zealand)

    Southern viticulture: cold-chain control and aromatic thiol purity in Sauvignon Blanc.

    "Aromatic brilliance and razor-sharp minerality."

    Spring Creek
  4. Stop 04

    Beaulieu Vineyard

    Napa Valley (California, USA)

    Iconic Cabernet Sauvignon: managing immense density and phenolic richness.

    "Poise and drinkability."

    Beaulieu Vineyard

Terroir & Wine Atlas

Alessandro's Four Horizons

Each terroir expresses its own distinctive voice, tannin grain, and cellar philosophy.

Salento
Roots & Research

Salento — Apulia, Italy

Warm Mediterranean, Scirocco & Tramontana winds, iron-rich red soil

Key grape varieties

NegroamaroPrimitivoSusumanielloMalvasia Nera

Aroma descriptors

Ripe black cherryMediterranean scrubTobacco leafWild myrtle

Acidity & Freshness

Tannin Grain

Body & Density

Aging Potential

"Lessons that enrich every berebene. experience."

The Course with Alessandro

Wine Discovery Course with Alessandro

The Wine Discovery Course liberates you from intimidation. Five casual evening sessions to look, smell, and taste wine with confidence.

2026 Wine Discovery Course with Alessandro Bene and certificate ceremony
Salento • 2026 Edition

Certificate ceremony and final toast of the 2026 edition with L’Enoteca Monti and the Municipality of Giurdignano (LE)

5 evenings • 2 wines per session • Certificate
Signature Course

"Have you ever held back your thoughts on a wine for fear of being wrong?"

5 evening workshops in welcoming wine bars • Core concepts and 2 wines per session

Next edition information

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior experience?

No, the course starts from scratch for curious enthusiasts.

What if I miss a session?

You will receive lecture notes and a full session debrief.

Is there a certificate?

Yes, a certificate of completion is awarded at the end.