STEFANIA PLANCHESTAINER

+ Jul 2017-Jul2018, Jul 2016-Dec2016

• Maintained detailed records of all laboratory activities, including test results and instrument calibrations.
• Prepare test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards (use of Chemwell and Winexray).
• Prepare blend session and help the winemaker in the final decision of the blending.
• training and managing cellar staff.
• Create work orders, explain it to the team and update it into Vintrace system.
• Provided technical support and guidance in the use of winemaking equipment and machinery.
• Conduct monthly safety training for employees to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

+ Jul 2020-Nov 2020, Sep 2021-Jan 2022, Aug 2020-Dec2022

• Monitor all wine lots, create work orders for cellar team of 30 people.
• Organize and assist winemaker in blending sessions.
• Check lab results daily and determine necessary additions.
• Performed laboratory tests such as pH, SO2 and acidity levels in order to adjust the winemaking process accordingly (+ FOSS).
• Provided technical support and guidance in the use of winemaking equipment and machinery.

• Managed the opening of a new tasting room and restaurant: everything from hiring staff, finding suppliers to getting appropriate licensing and permits and managing the external wine production team.
• Handled customer relations in the tasting room and event organization.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and wine industry standards.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured.

• Yeast inoculation, pumpovers, racking, barrel downs, barrel processing and other winery operations.
• Performed periodic cleaning duties within the cellar to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.

+ Jul2015-Oct2015, Aug2013-Oct2013, Aug2012-Oct2012

• In 2012, 2013 and 2015, ran chemical analysis of must and wine (TA, pH, sulfur dioxide, alcohol, malic acid and lactic acid), did yeast inoculation and clarification, batonage, cleaned tanks, racked wine and other winery operations.
• Operated forklifts to move barrels and cases of wine around the warehouse.
• Sanitized all areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
• In 2018 handled customer relations in the tasting room and events.
• Organized and maintained inventory of wine, merchandise, and supplies.
• Worked directly with customers to build relationships and generate repeat business.
• Managed reservations for private tastings or events in the tasting room.

• Assisted with Yeast inoculation, clarification, battonage, pumpovers, delestage, cleaning tanks, racking, signee, barrel downs, barrel sanitation and other winery operations.
• Provided assistance with bottling operations related to preparing new batches of wine for storage in cellars.