Ashleigh Ricchio

I started in the wine industry after an internship abroad in Australia where a wine tour in Hunter Valley sparked my interest in the art and science of winemaking. I applied to Gallo's internship program upon returning and spent most of my career there in lab, research, and production roles, including learning spirits making. Recently, I joined Bronco Wine Company as Senior Manager of Winemaking, following my mentor Deb Juergensen. I hold a BS in Chemistry from Purdue with minors in forensic science and law, plus a UC Davis winemaking certificate.