Portrait of Stef Yim
i. Biography
Since 2015, Stef Yim has founded and made wine at Azienda Agricola Sciara, bringing sommelier experience from fine dining establishments in Los Angeles into vineyard and cellar decisions. That background shows up in the way the work is framed: selection, service, and production all sit within the same discipline.
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At a Glance - Current role: Founder and winemaker, Azienda Agricola Sciara, 2015–present. - Earlier work: Sommelier in fine dining establishments in Los Angeles. - Signature work: Contrada Cielo was planted by hand in 2019 at 1,520 metres, making it Europe’s highest vineyard.
Signature
Contrada Cielo is the named signature wine associated with Stef Yim and Azienda Agricola Sciara.
FAQ
Asked of Stef
What is Stef Yim known for?
Yim is known for Contrada Cielo, the hand-planted 2019 vineyard at 1,520 metres.
Where does Stef Yim work?
Yim works at Azienda Agricola Sciara.
Who is Stef Yim?
Stef Yim is the founder and winemaker of Azienda Agricola Sciara, with earlier sommelier experience in Los Angeles fine dining.
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