I am a great believer in research and innovation.

My mother served me wine and water from the time I was 3 years old.

Once I was able to take care of myself and my children, I then wanted to share.

In both life and work, stay flexible. Whether in a country, a company, or a family, the same holds true: Dictatorship and rigidity rarely work. Freedom and elasticity do.

If you go back to the Greeks and Romans, they talk about all three - wine, food, and art - as a way of enhancing life.

I always knew that food and wine were vital, with my mother being Italian and a good cook.

I want to make wines that harmonize with food - wines that almost hug your tongue with gentleness.