Winemaker • Sommelier
About — Alessandro Bene
From vineyards on three continents to Salento: sharing enology with warmth and rigor.
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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).
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Wine Education
I founded Bere Bene 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)
Credenziale di Ricerca
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.
Drinking well means understanding the soil and enjoying the glass with an open mind.