About Ana Fabiano

Building upon her 30 years of expertise in the Rioja wine industry, Ana Fabiano is passionate about a healthy, holistic approach to living, which is prevalent in Rioja. Her holistic approach encompasses bringing the culture, heritage, and tradition of the Rioja wine region into lives to experience from anywhere.

Ana's intention is to share an authentic wine place of origin, allow people anywhere to experience the genuine wines, and introduce others to traditions inculcated in the people, land, and products of Rioja.

Ana Fabiano, Rioja Wine Region Expert, Head Shot

FINDING JOY IN WINE AS AN EXPERIENCE.

EXPERTISE MATTERS

Ana has written the most comprehensive book about Rioja to date, having earned a Mastery Certification in the Castilian language, a credential that allowed her to research and write the award winning book, The Wine Region of Rioja. Fabiano is acknowledged for her exhaustive research for her book and noted as a scholar on the Rioja region. 

Ana Fabiano was founder of RiojaTrade, Rioja's North American trade entity for professionals in the wine industry,  and led the trailblazing USA Trade team for the Rioja Regulatory Control Board for over a decade in the capacity of the North American Trade Director and Brand Ambassador for the DOCa Rioja, which translates into the Denomination of Origin Qualified - the highest quality control standards, achieved in 1991. 

In 2015, Ana successfully opened the Canadian market for the Rioja wine board campaign. In both markets, sales across various stakeholders were increased as well as value shipments. She was the first American hired by the Embassy of Spain’s Commercial Office and became one of the three founders of Wines from Spain. For over 25 years she has passionately researched and traveled extensively through the wine country of Spain with great professional concentration in Rioja. 

Fabiano has dedicated her professional life and vast research to the wine and food industry of Spain. Her highly respected work and milestone achievements for Rioja have equipped her with mastery in her subject matter as well as the marketplace. She is recognized and respected as a Rioja expert inside and outside the DOCa of Rioja.

Her passions include her 4 heroic children, FDNY fiancé, Rioja, her garden, and mentorship.

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    ANA BELIEVES...

    Ana believes in genuine wine cultures and what they provide as a form of connection and holistic well being.

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    OUR ETHICS...

    Ana supports authenticity and quality control in viticulture and viniculture, and bringing that into the home.

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    WE STAND...

    We stand for making empowered decisions in your home, including what you serve at your table.

“Home is not a place, it is an experience. All of life's ups and downs keep bringing me back to and reminding me of this simple truth. My captivation with the Rioja region began in 1987.

I was the chaperone for a group of journalists and I vividly recall experiencing the generosity of the people, the lively discussions with winemakers and the mouthwatering meals with special cellar picks of Gran Reservas.

I found 'home' in the Rioja Region. 

I found it in the people and the culture. I found it in the wineries, wines, and way of life.

On my many travel journeys throughout the USA and Canada I always hear the phrase "I love Rioja!" The quality and authenticity shine through over and over again. I believe that everyone will be enriched by an experience with Rioja whether they have the ability to travel there at the table or on foot.”

-Ana Fabiano

ANA SAYS…

Ana Fabiano, Rioja wine region expert, sipping Rioja wine

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