Winemaker
Roberto Castagner
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Vazzola, Italy

i. Biography
The Climb
At the Oenological school of Conegliano, Roberto Castagner trained in the technical language of grapes, fermentation, and controlled transformation. That education set the terms for a career built on precision, discipline, and close attention to the variables that shape a spirit's final form. Since 1996, Distilleria Castagner has been led by Roberto Castagner as founder and Master Distiller. In that role, he has kept the original house vision in view while treating distillation as a practice of continuity: one that can be refined, updated, and carried forward without losing its core discipline.
Today
"I have dedicated my whole life to this treasure." "More contemporary, more elegant, capable of competing with the great international spirits." In those lines, Roberto Castagner frames the work in two registers: custodianship and modern expression. "This treasure" points to a craft that is protected through technique and consistency, while the emphasis on being "more contemporary" and "more elegant" places the house in conversation with international spirits on grounds of style, clarity, and confidence.
Signature
Roberto Castagner's signature wines include 30 Cuvée, Fuoriclasse Leon Riserva 7 years, Riserva 23 years, Agadeìta, and Grappa Barrique di Ciliegio. The range moves from cuvée to long-aged expressions, showing a distiller working across distinct forms while keeping the house language coherent.
In Their Words "I have dedicated my whole life to this treasure. My name is Roberto Castagner; I am an oenologist and Master Distiller." "More contemporary, more elegant, capable of competing with the great international spirits." Read together, these statements define the craft in plain terms: dedication, technical identity, and a clear standard for what the work should achieve. Roberto Castagner presents himself not as a figure apart from the process, but as someone whose authority comes from staying with it.
Recognition
Roberto's honors include Premio Fuoriclasse (2006). That award sits within a career marked by consistency and intent, and it records formal recognition of the standard Roberto Castagner has maintained as founder, Master Distiller, and oenologist.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Roberto
What is Roberto Castagner's current role?
As of 2026, Roberto Castagner is Founder and chief Executive officer.
Where did Roberto Castagner train or study?
Roberto Castagner trained at Oenological school of Conegliano.
What recognition has Roberto Castagner received?
Premio Fuoriclasse (2006).







