The Vineyard Team
The vineyard is where it starts. The grapes express this place.
We focus on traditional methods that enable us to farm with low inputs. These methods embrace local customs such as tying the vines with reeds, using furrow irrigation, and the fundamental practice of maintaining soil fertility with manure and compost. The dedication, sensitivity and skill of our vineyard team are all critical to our success.
Sergio Rinaldi
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As Vineyard Manager, Sergio Rinaldi directs all the daily activity that ensures the highest quality grapes for Versado.
Following a degree in Agricultural Engineering from U.N.C. University of Agricultural Sciences, Sergio went on to earn a double Masters degrees in Viticulture and Enology, and in Management of Agricultural Business. This comprehensive education is backed up by international work experience that includes both winemaking and vineyard management. Sergio was lead viticultural consultant with David English & Associates, in addition to operating his own viticultural consulting business, managing many acreages of vines for fine wine production, when he was tapped by Ann and Peter to join the Versado project. They have been extremely impressed with Sergio’s intuitive sense of how to encourage the vines to best express their illustrious terroir.
Carlos Gómez
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Our Encargado since 2019, Carlos lives on site with his wife and family, and is our full-time "vineyard keeper."