Olek Bondonio
オレク・ボンドニオ
Ex-pro snowboarder's biodynamic Barbaresco from old vines
Olek Bondonio is one of Barbaresco's most compelling modern voices, working from Cascina La Berchialla, his family's centuries-old farmhouse at the heart of the celebrated Roncagliette cru. After a career as a professional snowboarder that took him to the Olympic level, Olek returned home in the early 2000s to take over roughly three hectares of old vines that his family has tended for generations. His vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, reflecting a hands-on philosophy in the vineyard paired with a deliberately hands-off approach in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation in concrete, basket pressing, extended skin maceration of up to two months, and aging in large Slavonian oak botti. The results are wines of remarkable purity and terroir transparency, unfined, unfiltered, and made with only minimal sulfur additions before bottling.
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Who Is This For?
For Nebbiolo lovers who want organic, biodynamically farmed Barbaresco defined by minimal intervention and pure terroir expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Olek Bondonio farm organically and biodynamically?
- Yes. His vineyards at Cascina La Berchialla, including the Roncagliette cru, are farmed both organically and biodynamically, with minimal intervention extending into the cellar as well.
- What is Olek Bondonio's background?
- Before becoming a winemaker, Olek was a professional snowboarder who competed at the Olympic level. He returned to his family's Barbaresco estate in the early 2000s to continue generations of viticulture.
- What makes the Barbaresco Roncagliette special?
- It comes from roughly three hectares of old vines in the renowned Roncagliette cru, fermented spontaneously in concrete and aged in large Slavonian oak botti, unfined and unfiltered.
- Does Olek Bondonio's Barbaresco pair well with Japanese food?
- Yes, its refined tannins and bright acidity make it an excellent match for umami-rich dishes such as grilled eel or soy-simmered meats.
- Where can I find Olek Bondonio's wines?
- Olek Bondonio has no official website; his wines are distributed internationally through specialist importers such as Tutto Wines and RAW WINE-affiliated merchants.