Portrait of Gustavo Daroni
i. Biography
The Path
Training in enology at School of Enology Domingo Faustino Sarmiento set the technical base for Gustavo Daroni’s early posts at Casa Vinícola Antonio Pulenta, Graffigna, and Bodegas Peñaflor. Those roles moved from employee to temporary worker and back to employee, before Daroni’s work settled into the long post he has held at Bodegas Callia since 2003.
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The Work Today
The house style associated with Gustavo Daroni is fruit-forward, youthful, and built for easy drinking, with San Juan’s warmth kept visible rather than corrected away. In that frame, heat, dryness, concentration, and direct fruit are treated as raw material, and the finished wines carry the region’s intensity instead of masking it. That approach shows up in the named bottles. Contracara Malbec was described as a wine with a different style. Criolla Chica comes from historic vines over 80 years old, and Chorus is made by Daroni from 100% Criolla Chica.
Signature
Gustavo Daroni's signature wines include SIGNOS Red Blend, Contracara Malbec, Criolla Chica, and Chorus.
In Their Words “Before finishing primary school, I already wanted to become an enologist.”
FAQ
Asked of Gustavo
What is Gustavo Daroni's current role?
As of 2026, Gustavo Daroni is Head of enology.
Where did Gustavo Daroni train or study?
Gustavo Daroni trained at School of Enology Domingo Faustino Sarmiento.
What is Gustavo Daroni known for?
Easy-to-drink style of San Juan wines.
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