Our People

At Finca La Anita we have a team of dedicated and passionate people with in-depth knowledge of our vineyards and expertise in winemaking. 

Bernard Fontannaz

Owner

A visionary wine entrepreneur, born in Switzerland, Bernard Fontannaz is a descendant of the family that owns Les Celliers de Vetroz in Switzerland and the founder of Origin Vineyards, a premium wine business created from vineyards he owns in Argentina, South Africa, and Switzerland. Bernard purchased Finca La Anita in 2016 to build his own premium wine portfolio crafted from vines and vineyards he owns, to create a new Grand Cru-style system and elevate the profile of Alto Agrelo wines, where Finca La Anita is located.

Richard Bonvin

President and winemaker

Born in Switzerland, Richard Bonvin is deeply passionate about wine. He produced his first wine with his uncle at the age of 14. He studied oenology at the School of Viticulture and Oenology of Changins, Switzerland. He worked for different Swiss wineries, and from 2000 onwards, he began his vast international experience, working in Brazil, Chile, and South Africa for the Origin Wine group.

In October 2004, he moved to Mendoza, Argentina, to launch Mendoza Vineyards, owned by Bernard Fontannaz, working on various projects and assisting Denis Vicino in the process, at Finca La Anita.

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