Dr. Gualberto jr. Ricci Curbastro

Born in Brescia in 1991 after the Liceo Classico at the Liceo C. Arici in Brescia, he graduated in Management in Milan at the Luigi Bocconi Commercial University with a thesis entitled “Territorial brands and individual brands. An analysis of the relationships and determinants of success through the Franciacorta case.”
During his studies he carried out exchange programs at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht in Germany and at Jönköping International Business School in Jönköping in Sweden.

In 2013 he carried out an internship at Valoritalia Srl, at administrative office of Thiene (Vicenza).
In 2014 he carried out a work experience at Pernod Ricard Spa in Milan in the finance division.

Since 2014 he manages the Giorgio Fortunato Estate in Tuscany on the hills of Cerreto Guidi (Florence) with the production of grapes and IGP Toscano extra virgin olive oil.
Since 2016 he has been working at the Ricci Curbastro estate in Franciacorta, dealing with national and international markets.
In 2018 he bought the Rontana estate in Brisighella (Ravenna) from his uncles where he manages all the wine production.

In 2018 he was appointed V. President of the Franciacorta Wine Route and Councilor of the Franciacorta Wine Consortium.