Winemaker
Andrea Pizzolato
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Certaldo (FI), Italy
i. Biography
Andrea Pizzolato works the cellar at Az. Agricola Falisca in Certaldo with natural wines as the frame and the vineyard’s conditions as the guide. Since 2020, his oenology has relied on two kinds of judgment at once: reading what the vines give, then making the technical calls that carry fruit through the cellar without losing that read.
The Path
Since 2020, Andrea Pizzolato has served as oenologist and winemaker at Az. Agricola Falisca. The role sits close to the vineyard and close to the decisions that shape the wine after harvest. In Certaldo, that means working inside a system where farming and winemaking remain linked, and where each vintage reflects the year’s weather, the condition of the grapes, and the disciplined work needed to bring them through.
The Work Today
Natural wine at Falisca keeps the job tied to what the vineyard delivers and what the season permits. That leaves little margin for indifference: the weather sets the terms, the vines set the pace, and the cellar has to answer accordingly. Andrea Pizzolato’s work moves back and forth between field and cellar, with watching and responding as part of the method. One night of frost gives that method its sharpest example. “An unforgettable night. Lighting thousands of candles together to save the vines from frost was one of the most human experiences I have ever lived.” The account points to the shared labor behind vineyard work when conditions turn severe: a practical response, carried out collectively, with no separation between craft and effort.
Signature
Andrea's signature wines include Viti Sparse, Assola Riserva, and Verdacchio. Each sits within the language of his craft at Falisca, where natural wines are shaped with a respect for the raw character of the fruit and the conditions that brought it to maturity. Together, they form the clearest expression of his approach: grounded, attentive, and closely tied to place.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Andrea
What is Andrea Pizzolato's current role?
As of 2026, Andrea Pizzolato is Winemaker.
What is Andrea Pizzolato known for?
Natural wines.
