Winemaker

Valeria Antolin

Principal Winemaker, Piattelli Vineyards

Discipline: Winemaker
Venue: Piattelli Vineyards · Winery

Portrait of Valeria Antolin

i. Biography

The Climb

Winemaking sits at the center of Valeria Antolin’s work at Piattelli Vineyards, where the Principal Winemaker role carries both house style and site into the final bottle.

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Today

At Piattelli Vineyards in Cafayate, Argentina, Valeria Antolin works as Principal Winemaker. The finished wine is read as a house statement, and Antolin puts that plainly: “Today that bottle is Piattelli.”

Career - Principal Winemaker — Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina

Signature

Valeria's signature wines include Trinità, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, and Piattelli Malbec Reserve 2020.

In Their Words Technique has limits when the site is wrong for the fruit, and Antolin states that directly: “The best technique in the world won't make up for an environment not perfectly suited to a given varietal.” The craft itself is also framed as inheritance in her own words: “Winemaking is our expert craft and rooted deeply within my heritage.”

Recognition

Opened in 2002 under her leadership. Opened in 2002 under her leadership.

FAQ What is Valeria Antolin known for? Valeria Antolin is known as Principal Winemaker at Piattelli Vineyards in Cafayate, Argentina. What are Valeria Antolin's most notable roles? Her notable role is Principal Winemaker at Piattelli Vineyards. What is Valeria Antolin's craft? Principal Winemaker — Piattelli Vineyards (Cafayate, Argentina).