Winemaker
Sergio Pitticco
- Discipline
- Winemaker
Portrait of Sergio Pitticco
i. Biography
Winemaking at Pitticco sits inside a family identity built on patience, precision, and a fixed sense of place. Sergio Pitticco works in that frame by stripping things back to what matters, then shaping the result so the wine carries itself without ornament.
Today
Identity here is reduced to essentials: three wines, balanced and refined, each one built to reflect its own character without excess. That balance comes from Prepotto, in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, where the terroir gives the grapes the temperature ranges that mark the ripening phase. Sergio Pitticco’s wines take shape in that contrast of warmth and coolness. Aromas stay clear, tannins stay structured, and the finish is measured rather than pushed. These are the wines we love: balanced in aromas and tannins thanks to the important temperature ranges that the terroir of Prepotto, situated on the Colli Orientali del Friuli, offers during the ripening phase of the grapes. The philosophy is direct: harmony over excess, definition over noise. In Sergio Pitticco’s work, winemaking is a matter of refining what the vineyard already gives, and keeping that character audible in the glass.
Career - Winemaker, Pitticco, Prepotto, Colli Orientali del Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Signature
Read together, they point to a style that stays disciplined, attentive, and closely tied to place. Each label has its own register, but the underlying aim remains the same: balance and definition.
In Their Words “These are the wines we love: balanced in aromas and tannins thanks to the important temperature ranges that the terroir of Prepotto, situated on the Colli Orientali del Friuli, offers during the ripening phase of the grapes.” “Our identity can be broken down into essential elements, refined and balanced, which reflect the essence of three great wines, delicious by their very nature.”
Recognition
Sergio Pitticco’s honors include Vinibuoni d'Italia, The Crowns, for Schioppettino Riserva "MinòMinò" 2020 (2024).
FAQ What is Sergio Pitticco's current role? Sergio Pitticco is Winemaker. What recognition has Sergio Pitticco received? Vinibuoni d'Italia, The Crowns, for Schioppettino Riserva "Minò" 2021 (2025).
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