Winemaker
Andrea Petrone
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Mondragone, Italy
i. Biography
The Climb
At Antica Distilleria Petrone, management has run through family succession rather than reinvention. Andrea Petrone describes his place in that line plainly: “I am Andrea Petrone, CEO and fifth generation leading Antica Distilleria Petrone.”
Today
Distillation at the Mondragone operation is presented as liqueur craft: natural liqueurs at 41 degrees, made with plants, herbs, and citrus fruits from that time, in Andrea Petrone’s words. The emphasis is on composition and continuity, not embellishment.
Signature
Andrea Petrone’s signature wines include AmaRè, Elixir Falernum, Guappa, Limoncello, and Alchimisti Reali.
In Their Words “They are all natural liqueurs at 41 degrees, and they are all made with plants, herbs and citrus fruits from that time.”
Recognition
The clearest marker of recognition is generational: fifth-generation leadership of the company. In his own description, Petrone also holds the CEO title.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Andrea
What is Andrea Petrone's current role?
As of 2026, Andrea Petrone is Managing Director.
Where did Andrea Petrone work before?
Andrea Petrone's earlier career included Antica Distilleria Petrone.
