One thing for me has always been clear – I wanted to stay true to the wine. As a child, it was for me an almost magical process that turned a grape into a prohibited and yet so desirable drink. This fascination has lasted up to this day – even though my studies made of it an absolutely natural process. Wine, the beverage of the gods, would never become that what it is to drink without human intervention, but yet its quality remains entirely dependent on nature, and this is just incredibly exciting to me in all its facets.

I would not want to miss, either, my world that has developed around wine: fun-loving aficionados, mostly friendly and hospitable people who dedicate their lives to wine, somehow all somewhat similar in character. Maybe because they share something, namely giving their best to create the perfect wine, but fail again and again every year, given the borders which nature sets for us. And so, working with the wine never becomes boring. There is always room for constant improvement.

My family were winegrowers, and so I learnt about wine at an early age and developed a real passion for the subject. Although I eventually decided to study educational science, I never lost my enthusiasm for wine. After completing a Sommelier course, I went on to join my parents’ business. My first job involved taking over the task of training the vines at the vineyard I took over from my grandparents. Right from the start, I was keen to learn all about producing fine, honest wines.

Today, in my own vineyard, I still take care of the production side, starting with the production of grapes, an aspect I am well acquainted with. It’s very exciting to see how nature alters slightly from year to year, and how our wine alters accordingly. At the same time, I insist on consistency, which is the hallmark of quality… knowing that such a commitment requires extra effort, and putting your heart into the job. That’s why it makes me so proud to be able to say “That’s mine!” about one of my wines.