Emiliano Secco
Cowaramup,WA
Summary
Seasoned Winemaker with background in both small boutique wineries and large-scale operations. Understands complexities of viticulture, fermentation processes, and wine blending techniques. Demonstrated ability to innovate with new flavor profiles while adhering to traditional winemaking methods. Known for quality control prowess and keen sensory evaluation skills, contributing significantly to product excellence in previous roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Opetation Winemaker
Tate Wine
01.2021 - Current
- Currently employed since January 2021
Cellar Supervisor
Cape Mentelle vineyards
12.2015 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Cape Mentelle is one of the pioneering winery of Margaret River and process on a average 1700 tons of premium wines.
- Supervising cellar operations and cellar hand training
- Cooperating in the organization of day-to-day procedure
- Writing SOPS
- Implementing of schedule for maintenance and repair
- Maintaining a safe workplace
- Inventory and purchasing of cellar equipment
- Leading every procedure in the cellar, from fruit processing until wine prep for bottling and daily start up of bottling line.
- Cape Mentelle is one of the pioneering winery of Margaret River and process on a average 1700 tons of premium wines.
Senior Cellar Hand
West Cape Howe wines
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: West Cape Howe is a 5000 tonnes winery located in Mount Barker WA and is the biggest facility in the the great southern producing a range of wines renown for their excellent quality price.
- Leading every procedure in the cellar, from fruit processing until wine preparation for bottling.
- West Cape Howe is a 5000 tonnes winery located in Mount Barker WA and is the biggest facility in the the great southern producing a range of wines renown for their excellent quality price.
Cellar Winemaker
Victorian Alps Winery
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Vic Alps is a contract facility situated in north east Victoria and crush up to 12.000 tonnes of grapes from King/Alpine Valley and Swan hills for some of the biggest australian brand.
- Supervising cellar operations with a system of line check
- Organizing winery day to day procedure
- Cooperate with maintenace management and improvement
- Leading every procedure in the cellar, from fruit processing until wine preparation for bottling.
- Vic Alps is a contract facility situated in north east Victoria and crush up to 12.000 tonnes of grapes from King/Alpine Valley and Swan hills for some of the biggest australian brand.
Cellar Hand
Spring Creek Vintners
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Spring Creek Vintners is an independent 12,000 tonnes contract winemaking facility conveniently situated at Spring Creek, Marlborough. SCV has been operating since 2005 offering a full range of specialized wine making services.
- Spring Creek Vintners is an independent 12,000 tonnes contract winemaking facility conveniently situated at Spring Creek, Marlborough. SCV has been operating since 2005 offering a full range of specialized wine making services.
Cellar Hand
Cantina Nada Fiorenzo
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Nada's are a four generation family business focused on ultra premium red wines in Barbaresco Italy.
- Nada's are a four generation family business focused on ultra premium red wines in Barbaresco Italy.
Cellar Hand
Victorian Alps Winery
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Operated cellar equipment for wine production and fermentation processes.
Cellar Hand
Victorian Alps Winery
02.2010 - 05.2010
- Operated cellar equipment for wine production and fermentation processes.
General Labor
Rostrevor Hops garden
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Truck driving and general labor
Cellar Hand
Coriole Vineyards
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Company Overview: Coriole is family owned winery situated in the heart of McLaren Vale in South Au and is focused on premium wines made in a traditional winemaking style.
- Coriole is family owned winery situated in the heart of McLaren Vale in South Au and is focused on premium wines made in a traditional winemaking style.
Cellar Hand
Giordano vini
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Operated cellar equipment for wine production and fermentation processes.
- Monitored fermentation temperatures and conditions for optimal wine quality.
- Performed routine cleaning and sanitation of cellar equipment and work areas.
Cellar Hand
Sant’Orsola vini
08.2008 - 09.2008
- Operated cellar equipment for wine production and fermentation processes.
- Performed routine cleaning and sanitation of cellar equipment and work areas.
Vineyards Pruning
Nada Fiorenzo
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Vine pruning, single cane (guyot)
Education
Diploma -
Oeno-technical studies
Alba, Piedmont, ItalySkills
- Wine production
- Process optimization
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Health and safety
- Team leadership
- Workers' management
- Basic knowledge of analysis laboratory
- Attention to detail
- Training and development
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Winemaking equipment operation
Winery Skills
- Manage work, workers and cooperate with winemakers
- Pressing and crushing supervision
- Filtration cross flow, earth filter, pad filter, centrifuge, flottators
- Raking
- All Clarification
- Experience with different formats of oak
- Wine Tasting
- Basic knowledge of analysis laboratory
- Forklift driving up to 12 tonnes
Personal info
- Date of Birth: 26/07/1986
- Nationality: dual citizen Italian Australian
- Driving License: Full and Clean driving licence
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Deep sea fishing with my own boat
- Mountain biking
- Permaculture
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Thai
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Opetation Winemaker
Tate Wine
01.2021 - Current
Cellar Supervisor
Cape Mentelle vineyards
12.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Cellar Hand
West Cape Howe wines
01.2015 - 12.2015
Cellar Winemaker
Victorian Alps Winery
05.2012 - 07.2014
Cellar Hand
Spring Creek Vintners
02.2012 - 05.2012
Cellar Hand
Cantina Nada Fiorenzo
07.2011 - 01.2012
Cellar Hand
Victorian Alps Winery
03.2011 - 05.2011
Cellar Hand
Victorian Alps Winery
02.2010 - 05.2010
General Labor
Rostrevor Hops garden
08.2009 - 12.2009
Cellar Hand
Coriole Vineyards
01.2009 - 05.2009
Cellar Hand
Giordano vini
09.2008 - 12.2008
Cellar Hand
Sant’Orsola vini
08.2008 - 09.2008
Vineyards Pruning
Nada Fiorenzo
12.2007 - 01.2008
Diploma -
Oeno-technical studies