i. Biography
Signature
Ivan Giovanett’s signature wines include Burgum Novum Riserva and Mont Mès. Those bottles locate his work inside Castelfeder’s range, where named wines serve as the clearest read on how his decisions in vineyard and cellar resolve in the glass. They mark the points where production, timing, and style become visible to the trade.
Acclaim
The clearest recognition attached to Ivan Giovanett is the responsibility of directing viticulture and production at Castelfeder in Kurtinig, Italy. That post signals confidence in his judgment across two linked disciplines: the management of the vineyard and the control of production. In a house like Castelfeder, that kind of role is not decorative; it is the working proof of trust in the consistency and standard of the wines.
The Path
The path here is one of range rather than narrow specialization. As winemaker and director of viticulture/production at Castelfeder, Ivan Giovanett’s work connects cultivation to cellar practice, with the vineyard setting the terms for what production can do with the fruit. The line of work runs from the ground up: reading growth and balance in the vines, then carrying that material through the decisions that shape style and quality.
The Work Today
Viticulture/production at Castelfeder means a single responsibility stretched across the full year. Ivan Giovanett works between the rows and the cellar, where the pace changes but the standard does not: attention to the season in the vineyard, and precision in the practical work of production. The role asks for oversight and direct engagement at once, with each choice adding to the final shape of the vintage.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Ivan
What is Ivan Giovanett best known for today?
He is best known today as director of viticulture/production at Castelfeder.
Where does Ivan Giovanett work?
Director of viticulture/production at Castelfeder.
Where is Castelfeder based?
Kurtinig, Italy.
