Winemaker
Matías Riccitelli
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Mendoza, Argentina
i. Biography
Matías Riccitelli is the founder, owner, and winemaker of Riccitelli Wines in Mendoza, a role he began in 2009. The work is grounded in place: Mendoza’s light, slope, and vineyard contours shape the way the estate reads, and Riccitelli’s name has become linked to that regional identity through the wines he makes there. He also serves as winemaker of Riccitelli Wine Company, keeping the same discipline across another label that carries the same family name.
The Climb
That kind of setting teaches control, timing, and respect for standards before it allows for personal expression. The turn came in 2009, when he became the founder, owner, and winemaker of Riccitelli Wines. From that point on, the role combined decision-making in the cellar with responsibility for the house’s long-term direction. He has also served as winemaker of Riccitelli Wine Company, extending his work across more than one project under the Riccitelli name.
Today
Since 2009, Riccitelli has led Riccitelli Wines as founder, owner, and winemaker in Mendoza. That position keeps the work close to the cellar and to the day-to-day decisions that define a wine’s consistency over time. In Mendoza, continuity matters: a producer’s identity is built through repeated choices, not single statements. Riccitelli’s role has given Riccitelli Wines that continuity, with his hand present in the estate’s ongoing style.
Signature
Matías's signature wines include Hey Malbec!, The Party, Kung Fu Pet Nat, Riccitelli Cactus, and Old Vines. Taken together, the names point to a range that moves between energy and structure, with enough room for personality across different bottlings. They also show how Riccitelli has built recognition through repetition of place and authorship: Mendoza remains the base, while the wines carry his name across distinct labels.
Recognition
The key marker in his career is 2009, the year Matías Riccitelli became founder, owner, and winemaker of Riccitelli Wines in Mendoza. It is the point where his work moved from contributing to a winery to directing his own estate. That date remains the clearest reference point for his professional standing and for the beginning of his long-running role at Riccitelli Wines.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Matías
What is Matías Riccitelli's current role?
As of 2026, Matías Riccitelli is Owner and Winemaker.
Where did Matías Riccitelli work before?
