Paolo Rodaro

The Path

At Rodaro Paolo Winery in Cividale del Friuli, Italy, Paolo Rodaro works as a sixth-generation winemaker with a line of inherited practice behind him. The family continuity is there, but so is the edit: tradition is carried forward in a sharper register, with the cellar’s priorities made plain in the wines themselves. Metodo Classico Pas Dosé is handled for clarity and structure, whites are left in stainless steel to build complexity over time, and reds are made from naturally rack-dried grapes to push depth and intensity.

The Work Today

Rodaro Paolo Winery in Cividale del Friuli, Italy is organized around three fixed methods: pas dosé sparkling wine, stainless-steel whites, and reds made from naturally rack-dried grapes. Paolo Rodaro keeps the work legible across those lines. The sparkling wines rely on precision and structure without dosage. The whites are given time in stainless steel so they can gather nuance rather than be forced into it. The reds come from naturally rack-dried grapes, a choice that builds concentration and weight into the finished wine. The cellar’s logic is clear: brightness in the sparkler, patience in the whites, density in the reds.

Career - sixth-generation winemaker — Rodaro Paolo Winery, Cividale del Friuli, Italy - owner — Rodaro Paolo Winery, Cividale del Friuli, Italy

Signature

Paolo's signature dishes include Paolo Rodaro's Pas Dosé Classic Method, The Flower Label, Ribolla Gialla Rodaro, Metodo Classico Pas Dosé da Pinot Nero, and Chardonnay. Each of these names points back to the same disciplined style that defines his work at Rodaro Paolo Winery: an attention to balance, a preference for precision, and a confidence in letting the wines carry their own character. Paolo Rodaro's Pas Dosé Classic Method suggests the taut, clean-lined edge of his sparkling approach. The Flower Label adds a lighter, more delicate note to the portrait. Ribolla Gialla Rodaro brings its own specific identity into the mix, while Metodo Classico Pas Dosé da Pinot Nero, Chardonnay speaks directly to the compositional clarity at the heart of his cellar. Seen together, they sketch a winemaker devoted not to excess, but to form, texture, and the quiet authority of a well-made wine.

FAQ What is Paolo Rodaro's current role? As of 2026, Paolo Rodaro is Owner. What is Paolo Rodaro known for? He crafts Metodo Classico Pas Dosé sparkling wines with razor-sharp precision, white wines that gain complexity over time in stainless steel, and bold reds made from naturally rack-dried grapes for extra depth and intensity.