About Us
Hello There!
I'm Francesco, 100% Made in Italy, and with an insatiable appetite for all things fermented and aged. My academic journey led me down the path of finance, and for a few years, I danced with financial journalism. But here's where the plot twist comes in.
In 2012, I stumbled upon a world that would turn my life upside down. While chasing stories, I met incredible folks who were not just managing businesses; they were shaping the world through food and sustainability.
In 2014, I moved to the USA with my future wife who was then in the final stages of her Ph.D., ready to explore life's vineyard. By 2017, we were back in Europe, yodeling in the Swiss Alps (well, not exactly, but you get the picture). Above all foods and beverages, cheese and wine waltzed into my heart. Switzerland was the land of cheese, but wine was the belle of the ball. I dove into the world of wine, completing my WSET Level 3 in Wine, and my passion ignited like a well-aged Nebbiolo.
Wine isn't just a drink: it's a time-traveling, culture-shaping, life-altering elixir. Have you ever thought about how wine basically changed the course of history? From influencing food preservatives to the very trade routes that shaped our world since the Medieval Age, this liquid gold has a history as rich as a perfectly aged Bordeaux.
In the grand scheme of things, my purpose is simple: sprinkle a little joy into people's lives. How? By helping people dive into the world of wine in the most approachable, down-to-earth way possible.
But that's not all! Here at The Grape Escape, we're on a quest to uncover the hidden treasures of the wine world – ancient, rare, and unknown wines that deserve the spotlight. We're all about supporting the underdogs, the small-scale producers who pour their heart and soul into each bottle.
So, if you're curious and want a wine adventure, join us at The Grape Escape. We'll help you embrace the extraordinary, one glass at a time.
P.S. I promise there will be no wine snobbery here. Just good wine, good company, and good times.
Cheers!
Online Shop
Most wine out there is like 'coca-cola juice,' mass-produced with additives and chemicals.
We find real wines made naturally and explain everything in plain language. No chemicals, no fancy wine jargon. Just the pure taste of the grape and the vineyard.
