Nuestro Enólogo

Mauro Nosenzo (Winemaker) has served at Algodon Wine Estates as winemaker since 2007. Prior to joining us, he was employed for over twelve years as winemaker for the acclaimed Roca S.A. Winery. He has a degree as a National Winemaker, as well as a Master's Degree in Business Management from the Business International School of Talca University, Chile. As winemaker, Mr. Nosenzo determines the timing of each varietal's harvest, and manages the wine's elaboration process from the moment it is handpicked to the time it is bottled. In addition to production process and control, he faithfully stays abreast of the newest technology, products, and trends related to consumer tastes and demand. Mr. Nosenzo is frequently asked to sit as a judge for various wine tasting competitions throughout Argentina.

Marcelo Pelleriti (Senior Wine Advisor) recently received a 96-98 point rating for his Chateau La Violette - POMEROL, and a 95-98 point rating for his Chateau Le Gay - POMEROL from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate.  He has also received a noteworthy number of ratings in the 90s for several of the wines he has served as Enologist for over the past few years.  Mr. Pelleriti currently serves as the General Manager and Enologist to Bodega y Viñedos Monteviejo S.A. in Mendoza, and also serves as Enologist to Chateau La Violette, Chateau Montviel, Chateau La Graviere, and Chateau Le Gay, all located in France.  He is associated with the production of the following wines from Argentina:  Lindaflor Malbec (94 point rating), Lindaflor Chardonay (91 point rating), Monteviejo (90 point rating), Petite Fleur (91 point rating), Clos de los siete, Festivo, Val de Flores, Mariflor Sauvignon blanc, Mariflor Pinot Noir, and Maties de Abril; and he is associated with the production of the following wines from France:  Chateau Le Gay - POMEROL (95-98 point rating), Chateau La Violette - POMEROL (92-94 point rating), Chateau Montviel - POMEROL, and Chateau La Graviere - LALANDE DE POMEROL.  Mr. Pelleriti's began his career as Production Supervisor, Quality Safety Coordinator (Implementation and follow-up of ISO 9000, HACCP, TPM quality norms) for Eco de los Andes.  He received post-graduate training in Strategic Planning in Viticulture from Juan Agustín Maza University in Mendoza, and also received his Bachelor in Enology and Fruit-Horticultural Industries from "Don Bosco" School of Enology, Juan Agustín Maza University.

Anthony Foster (Senior Wine Advisor) has been in the wine trade for over thirty-eight years. In 1974, he became a Master of Wine, passing the most arduous four day tasting and theoretical qualification in the industry. In 1987 he was Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine and was largely responsible for making the qualification international. He founded his own company, Bonhote Foster Limited, in 1975, and was bought out in 1981 by Scottish and Newcastle Breweries. He was subsequently made managing director of Christopher and Company, Royal Warrant holders. In 1986 Antinori in Florence sought him out and hired him to become managing director of their UK arm, Belloni. After Antinori sold their interest in Belloni in the early nineties, Mr. Foster continued to act as a consultant for various bodies on fruit selection and wine making techniques, as well as wine marketing in the UK and US. Amongst other projects, he researched and advised a number of Slovenian wine producers on how to market their wines in Europe. He created a Burgundy importing company in the US - Foster Flynt Selections - with DC Flynt MW. In 1998, Mr. Foster purchased Bonhote Foster Limited back from Scottish and Newcastle Breweries. In recent years, he has spent considerable time working with various wine investment groups. Mr. Foster is an acknowledged wine taster. He judges around the world, most notably France, Italy, Australia and the UK. In France he has participated in a number of "Tastevinage" panels and in Italy he has been a frequent judge at the Banco d'Assagio in Perugia. In Australia he is one of a handful of international judges and he is frequently invited to judge in both Canberra and Hobart. In the UK, Anthony chairs a number of tasting panels for both the Wine Challenge and the Wine and Spirit Competition.

Camilo Aldao (Bombal & Aldao Winemaker) hails from one of the oldest wine-making families in Argentina. In addition to operating, Bombal & Aldao, one of the country’s oldest wineries, he also owns and co-operates one of the country’s oldest Estancias, Finca Los Alamos, which now serves as a boutique hotel. In recent years, Mr. Aldao’s appreciation for fine Bordeaux inspired him to develop Argentina’s first personal barrel ownership program for others who might share his passion. He was moved to renovate the old estate cellar of the Bombal & Aldao winery, and subsequently oversaw a state-of-the-art modernization. Camilo began working in the family winery back in 1965, and now with over 43 years of experience in the winemaking business, he continues to implement his family’s tradition of craftsmanship that has been passed down from generation to generation.