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Dario Raccaro
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Coming Up
Basketball came first, and it left a useful set of habits: training, repetition, timing, and the kind of competitive restraint that reads well in a cellar and in the vineyard. Those disciplines shaped Dario Raccaro before wine did. In the 1980s, he took over Raccaro in Cormòns, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, continuing a family holding whose roots go back to his grandfather’s purchase of the farm in 1928. Over time, the estate specialized in viticulture, and under Raccaro it stayed tied to that continuity: land worked with patience, and craft built on inheritance.
Where They Are Now
Winemaking at Raccaro in Cormòns puts Dario Raccaro close to every part of the estate’s practical life, from field to cellar to bottle. His role as president of Enoteca di Cormons places that same work inside the wider regional trade, where local wines are represented and discussed among peers. The two posts reflect the same operating logic: keep the estate legible to its territory, and keep the territory present in the wine. Raccaro’s present-day work continues the line that began with the family farm in 1928 and now sits in a focused viticultural identity.
Signature
The named wines associated with Dario Raccaro point to a style anchored in Collio and in the estate’s own sites and designations: Taken together, they show a house profile built on varietal clarity and appellation discipline, with place doing most of the work. The emphasis is on precise naming rather than flourish, which fits an estate identity that relies on continuity, geographic specificity, and a steady hand.
Honors
None were listed.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Dario
What is Dario Raccaro's current role?
He is the Winemaker at Raccaro.
Where did Dario Raccaro work before?
He worked as a professional basketball player before taking over the winery in the 1980s.
What awards has Dario Raccaro received?
None were listed.
