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    Winemaker

    Federico Gambetta

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Mendoza, Argentina
    Portrait of Federico Gambetta

    i. Biography

    Federico Gambetta took the winemaker role at Altos Las Hormigas in Mendoza, Argentina, in 2020, with Malbec as his specialty. “My vision is not to be a slave to scores,” he says; “I’m more focused on the message a wine carries, what I felt, what happened, stories, anecdotes, laughter, and above all, pleasure.”

    Coming Up

    Federico Gambetta trained at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Federico went on to work as vineyard worker at Unknown vineyard, researcher on malbec and climate change at INTA in Mendoza, vintage worker at Unknown winery in Montpellier, France, winemaking team member at Catena Zapata in Mendoza, vintage worker at Cardinale in Napa Valley, California, and winemaker at Bodegas CARO in Mendoza (2014–2020). Today, Federico is winemaker of Altos Las Hormigas (since 2020).

    Where They Are Now

    That 2020 appointment continues. At Bodega Alto Las Hormigas, he is Technical Director and Head of Winemaking.

    In Their Words “I’m more focused on the message a wine carries, what I felt, what happened, stories, anecdotes, laughter, and above all, pleasure.” “My vision is not to be a slave to scores.”

    Career - Winemaker — Altos Las Hormigas (2020–present) - Vineyard worker — Unknown vineyard - Researcher on Malbec and climate change — INTA, Mendoza - Vintage worker — Unknown winery, Montpellier, France - Winemaking team member — Catena Zapata, Mendoza - Vintage worker — Cardinale, Napa Valley, California - Winemaker — Bodegas CARO, Mendoza (2014–2020) Education: Universidad Nacional de Cuyo

    FAQ Where did Federico Gambetta train or study? Federico Gambetta trained at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. What is Federico Gambetta known for? Malbec.