Winemaker
Carlo Quaglia
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy
i. Biography
Carlo Quaglia works at the point where family continuity and distilling practice meet at Antica Distilleria Quaglia in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy, where he is Managing Director and Master Distiller. Founded in 1890 and guided by four generations of the Quaglia family, the distillery is built around the aromas and rituals of Piedmont, with work centered on Traditional Piedmontese liqueurs, vermouths, and spirits. In Carlo Quaglia’s hands, that inherited framework remains active: a working house rather than a fixed archive, still tied to place, family memory, and the practical demands of production.
The Path
The role of Managing Director and Master Distiller at Antica Distilleria Quaglia places Carlo Quaglia in both business and production. It is a dual function that keeps oversight and making in close contact, so the day-to-day realities of running a historic house sit alongside the sensory discipline of distillation. At this level, continuity is not abstract; it is built into the way leadership and production move together, with the distillery’s lineage present in every decision.
The Work Today
At Antica Distilleria Quaglia, management and distillation are treated as one working system. The production approach combines historical methods with modern and innovative distillates, giving the house a structure where established practice can sit beside contemporary expression. High-quality raw materials and exclusively Italian aromatic herbs shape that work from the outset. Under Carlo Quaglia, those ingredients define spirits that remain rooted in Piedmont while allowing room for freshness, precision, and refinement.
Signature
Carlo's signature wines include Negroni, Berto Ross da Travaj, Aperitiv dla Traddission, and Fernet. Each of these names reflects the distillery’s wider approach: tradition held in balance with character, bitterness, aroma, and finish. Taken together, they show a cellar culture where lineage and distinctiveness are worked in tandem.
Acclaim
The comment places Carlo Quaglia in a trade that is local in method but international in reference.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Carlo
What is Carlo Quaglia's current role?
As of 2026, Carlo Quaglia is Managing Director and Master Distiller.
What is Carlo Quaglia known for?
Traditional Piedmontese liqueurs, vermouths, and spirits.
