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Cécile Peruzzaro

Montclar

Summary

Dynamic vineyard manager with proven expertise at Domaine de la Soujeole, excelling in vineyard operations and quality control. Skilled in phytosanitary treatment planning and team coordination, I successfully enhanced grape quality and optimized harvest timing, contributing to superior wine production. Passionate about viticulture and committed to excellence in every project. I want to deepen my winemaking experience during the 2025 New Zealand harvest season.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Vineyard Manager

Domaine de la Soujeole - Gérard Bertrand
Montclar
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily vineyard operations, ensuring optimal grape quality and health.
  • Supervised seasonal vineyard workers and organized daily vineyard tasks.
  • Designed and implemented phytosanitary treatment plans.
  • Assisted the cellar master during red wine vinifications.
  • Co-managed barrel-filling operations.
  • Participated in blending decisions
  • Determine harvest timing based on berry ripeness levels and other factors affecting wine quality.

Viticultural Research Intern

Agroscope
Lausanne
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Followed trials on grapevine disease resistance
  • Participated in microvinification of experimental varieties
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and initiatives.
  • Assisted in data collection through surveys, interviews, and observational studies.

Cellar Worker

Cooperative cellar Anne de Joyeuse
Limoux
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Harvest vinifications : red and white wines
  • Barrel fermentations and carbonic maceration
  • Operated equipment for grape processing and fermentation tasks.
  • Assisted in monitoring fermentation temperature and conditions for optimal results.

Education

Master of Science - Vine, Wine And Terroir

Institut Universitaire De La Vigne Et Du Vin
Dijon, France
11-2024

Bachelor of Science - Vine Sciences

Institut Universitaire De La Vigne Et Du Vin
Dijon, France
06-2022

BTSA Viticulture Œnologie -

Lycée Frédéric Bazille
Montpellier, France
06-2021

Skills

  • Team coordination and supervision
  • Vineyard disease scouting
  • Vinifications, barrel filling, and racking
  • Quality control
  • Vineyard management
  • Phytosanitary treatment planning
  • Self motivation
  • Organizational structuring

Affiliations

  • Passionate about outdoor sports, especially hiking and ski touring, with a strong interest in high-altitude environments
  • I also enjoy trail running and road cycling, which have helped me develop endurance, resilience, and a strong sense of discipline

Accomplishments

  • President, Student Association of Oenology and Viticulture, University of Burgundy – led the student body, coordinated events, and represented the association at academic and professional gatherings
  • Participation in wine auction preparation (Master’s program) contributed to the organization and promotion of a prestigious wine auction, gaining hands-on experience in event planning and communication with industry professionals

Timeline

Second Vineyard Manager

Domaine de la Soujeole - Gérard Bertrand
04.2025 - Current

Viticultural Research Intern

Agroscope
06.2024 - 11.2024

Cellar Worker

Cooperative cellar Anne de Joyeuse
08.2023 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Vine, Wine And Terroir

Institut Universitaire De La Vigne Et Du Vin

Bachelor of Science - Vine Sciences

Institut Universitaire De La Vigne Et Du Vin

BTSA Viticulture Œnologie -

Lycée Frédéric Bazille
Cécile Peruzzaro