 Afterward he was named Head Winemaker at the Antinori Antinori Winery before starting his own consulting business in 1997.In 2013 “The Drink Business” Magazine ranked him among the Top 5 Wine Consultants in the world, and in 2015 “Decanter” Magazine ranked him again in the top 5 Wine Consultant in his professional category.He is cited as a key player in helping Argentine Malbec wines gain international appreciation and reputation.