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    Chief Winemaker

    Jorge Riccitelli

    Chief Winemaker, Bodega Norton

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    Portrait of Jorge Riccitelli

    Portrait of Jorge Riccitelli

    i. Biography

    Jorge Riccitelli is an Argentine winemaker from Rivadavia, Mendoza, who studied enology at the Don Bosco vitivinicultural school in Mendoza and began his career at Bodega Gargantini before working 12 years at Bodega Etchart in Cafayate, Salta. He joined Bodega Norton and later served as chief/head winemaker for more than two decades, helping drive the winery’s growth in Argentina and abroad. Wine Enthusiast named him Winemaker of the Year, recognizing his work at Bodega Norton.

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