Producer Cristina Prandi

PIEDMONT

Born in 1998, Cristina Marello Prandi represents a new generation of winemakers, bringing with her a family history deeply rooted in Barolo. The Prandi family has been linked to wine since 1864, when her great-great-grandfather Teobaldo founded the historic winery in Piazza Cabutto, in the heart of Barolo. After generations dedicated to viticulture, this heritage of vineyards and expertise has passed to Cristina thanks to her uncle Giuseppe—an oenologist—who instilled in her a respect for the land, a meticulous approach to the vineyard, and the ability to listen to and interpret the Nebbiolo grape. Cristina did not simply inherit a business; she chose to build her own. With determination and energy, she launched a personal project, reviving the family tradition and transforming it into a new vision. Her journey began with the 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo, produced from estate-owned vineyards in Paiagallo (Barolo) and Bricco Cogni (La Morra)—a wine that expresses character, depth, and a strong bond with the territory. Meanwhile, Cristina purchased a small farmhouse in La Morra, destined to become the project's new winery. It is a young venture, yet one with deep roots: the Prandi story continues through Cristina’s vision and personality.