Greetings from Colterenzio...

Tell us the story of the winery

Colterenzio was founded in 1960 by 28 vintners. Over the years other winemakers from the area joined the collective, and today 300 members cultivate 300 hectares of vineyards.

What's your nickname when you're at work?

My name is too short for a nickname ;)

What's your winemaking philosophy?

Our aim is to guarantee our customers a stable high wine quality. In the cellar we work on new quality strategies to get the best out of the precious handpicked grapes we get from our farmers.

What's your favourite cocktail?

Gin Tonic

Tell us about your most memorable food and wine moment.

At a restaurant in Genoa we had a delicious pistachio semifreddo with a dark chocolate souce and a Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieru 2000

You’re a castaway and you can only take three wines, one book and two luxury items with you - what are these and why?

Three Wines

Colterenzio Sauvignon Lafòa 2010; Stiftskellerei Neustift Riesling Praepositus 2007; Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieru 2000

One Book

Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky

Two Luxury Items

Sun Lotion and my favourite dress

If you weren't working in wine, what would your 'Plan B' be?

Work in another food or beverages company

You can cook for three guests (living or dead): who are they, and what would you cook them? Also give us a run-down of what you'll be drinking.

Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Martin Suter & Terrence Malick; "Trofie" with pesto genovese (Pinot Bianco), Dumplings with Beef Goulash  (Lagrein), Apple Strudel (Moscato Rosa)