i. Biography
Consultant winemaker for Ca’ Orologio in Baone, Roberto Cipresso has built a life in wine that feels both rooted and far-reaching, a career that carries him from the landscapes of Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy, to Montalcino in 1987 and onward into the careful, ongoing work of shaping bottles with a practiced hand. There is no excess in the way he describes his approach. His method is plain-spoken, almost disarmingly so, yet it suggests a close and patient relationship with the vineyard, a willingness to let the fruit lead. As he puts it: "I try to listen to what the grapes “want."
The Path
Roberto Cipresso trained at Agricultural Technical Institute "Duca Degli Abruzzi," a formative beginning that grounds his later work in discipline and technical understanding. From there, his path widened, eventually earning him recognition as Doctor Honoris Causa, National University of Cuyo (2026). The arc of that trajectory hints at a career shaped by study as much as by experience: a foundation built in the classroom, then tested and refined in the practical, exacting world of wine.
The Work Today
Today, the work is consulting winemaking, a role that demands judgment at every stage and an attentive eye for what a wine may become. At Ca’ Orologio in Baone, Roberto Cipresso serves as consultant winemaker, a title that is precise because the work itself is precise. It is a position defined less by spectacle than by decisions—those quiet, consequential choices that begin with fruit and continue through to the finished bottle. In that space between vineyard and cellar, his approach is guided by listening, by reading the material in front of him, and by shaping rather than imposing.
Signature
Roberto's signature wines reflect the range and continuity of his career, each name carrying its own place in the story of his work. Among them are Brunello Riserva 1988, Rosso di Montalcino Vigna della Fonte 1990, Brunello Vigna Pianrosso 1990, Abbraccio, and Areni Reserve. Together they suggest a winemaker interested in both landmark vintages and distinctive identities, in wines that register as memorable not simply for their names, but for the care implied in their making. They form a compact portrait of a practice attentive to nuance, to timing, and to the particular voice of each wine.
In Their Words “I try to listen to what the grapes “want."
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Roberto
What is Roberto Cipresso's current role?
As of 2026, Roberto Cipresso is Consultant Winemaker.
Where did Roberto Cipresso train or study?
Roberto Cipresso trained at Agricultural Technical Institute "Duca Degli Abruzzi."
