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Mr. Marchetto grew up in Vicenza, in the Veneto region of Italy and received his graduate degree in Agricultural Science and Technology from the University of Padua, one of Europe’s highest-ranking universities, where he conducted groundbreaking research on the training systems of the grapevine Following graduation, Mr. Marchetto collaborated with the Experimental Institute of Viniculture of Conegliano, analyzing terrain for planting and growing regional varietals. This project was the first of its kind performed on such a vast area and extremely significant for the winemaking community. Having established a reputation for his work in this specific field, Mr. Marchetto was sought out by one of the Soave region’s premier wineries and in 2003, he became the winemaker at the renowned Borgo Rocca Sveva, Cantina di Soave. Mr. Marchetto has become well known in his field as a respected agronomist and technician who has extensive experience with delicate varietals, such as the Garganega and Corvina grape. In addition, he possessed a very valuable background in the science of viticulture. Mr. Marchetto’s wines have been featured in, and won at prizes at, such prestigious competition as the International Wine Challenge, the Concorso Enologico Verona Top Wines, and the Vinitaly Wine Competition. Mr. Marchetto is thrilled to join Cap*Rock as an associate winemaker and looks forward to cultivating new and interesting grape varietals for the winery. He is excited to live in the beautiful Texas plains and discover the possibility in our Texan soil. | 