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Nicola Pellacani

Petaluma

Summary

Internationally trained studious winemaker with a creative mind.

Strong background in product development and unbiased evaluation. Talented communicator with strong leadership skills, high emotional intelligence and inspiring attitude.

Dynamic and collaborative in a team, independent and thorough in individual tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Winemaker

Saintsbury
08.2024 - Current
  • Product design: fermentation monitoring and management techniques, blending trials and adjustments
  • Custom crush client portfolio management and relationship development
  • Production team coordination and management: work order drafting, implementation and filing
  • Bottling processes streamlining: designing and executing production schedules, QA
  • Compliance with regulations: water safety supply and waste water management, industry requirements webinar attendance, record-keeping procedures.
  • Intern hiring process, professional and safety training
  • Marketing & sales aid at events and on the market

Vintage Winemaker

Rob Dolan Wines
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Pre-fermentation clarification management
  • Implementation of innovative pre-fermentation maceration
  • Collaboration with marketing in the creation of promotional materials
  • Aiding managers in decision making by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs
  • Mentored junior winemakers, fostering professional growth through hands-on training in various aspects of the winemaking process.

Vineyard Hand

Ventiventi Winery
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to expand knowledge of viticulture practices and stay up-to-date on industry advancements.
  • Reduced disease pressure by implementing integrated pest management strategies in collaboration with the Vineyard Manager.
  • Enhanced vineyard yield by implementing proper pruning and canopy management techniques.

Vintage Winemaker

Mezzacorona Wine Group
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed new wine profiles by experimenting with different grape varieties and fermentation methods.
  • Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
  • Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.

Assistant Winemaker

Saintsbury
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Safeguarded wine quality by managing barrel inventory, including cleaning, sanitizing, filling, topping off, and sampling
  • Evaluated wine samples for quality control purposes, promptly identifying and rectifying any potential issues to maintain the highest standards in finished products.
  • Participated in industry events and conferences to stay current on trends, best practices, and network with other professionals within the winemaking community.
  • Assisted in managing relationships with distributors, ensuring timely shipment of products and addressing any concerns or issues that arose.

Winemaker

Caviro - Italy's Leading Wine Group
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Conducted regular tastings with staff members to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving product offerings.
  • Monitored harvest activities closely to determine ideal picking times based on weather conditions and ripeness levels of grapes.
  • Utilized advanced laboratory testing equipment as part of routine quality assurance checks, ensuring each wine met desired criteria for taste, color, and aroma.
  • Evaluated competitor wines regularly, identifying areas for potential improvement within our own product lineup or adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Implemented stringent quality control measures to ensure consistency among all products before being released for sale.
  • Developed new wine profiles by experimenting with different grape varieties and fermentation methods.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of international markets to drive export sales efforts, expanding overall customer base beyond local regions.

Education

MBA - Wine Business

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
07-2026

Bachelor of Science - Viticulture & Enology

University of Bologna
Bologna, ITA
12-2019

Skills

  • Wine production expertise
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Task prioritization
  • Interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

  • Awarded winemaking credits on historic-wine-producer Saintsbury bottle labels;
  • Experimental thesis publisher on the University of Bologna official website;
  • Former wine judgement committee member of Italy's Leading Wine Group, Caviro

Affiliations

  • Napa Valley Vintners
  • Sonoma Valley Vintners
  • Assoenologi - Italian Winemakers' Association

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Interests

  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Music: former semi-professional lyricist, singer and guitarist
  • Food Tourism
  • Yoga, mindfulness & Gym Workouts
  • Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
  • Wine Tasting
  • Cooking

Timeline

Assistant Winemaker

Saintsbury
08.2024 - Current

Vintage Winemaker

Rob Dolan Wines
01.2024 - 07.2024

Vineyard Hand

Ventiventi Winery
11.2023 - 01.2024

Vintage Winemaker

Mezzacorona Wine Group
08.2023 - 11.2023

Assistant Winemaker

Saintsbury
07.2022 - 06.2023

Winemaker

Caviro - Italy's Leading Wine Group
08.2020 - 06.2022

MBA - Wine Business

Sonoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Viticulture & Enology

University of Bologna

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