Emanuele Graetz
Founder
Emanuele was born and raised in Florence and, since his young age, he has been extremely fond of the wine world in all its different forms. He started his experience in the vineyards his grandfather bought many years earlier in the hills of Fiesole: from the pruning and the harvest, to the vinification in the cellar. As man of business, in 2015 he founded Viteoak, the company which he is the real soul of. Passionate traveller, fine wines lover and life enthusiast, Emanuele is always looking for new challenges and adventures.
Melissa Salvini
Melissa was born and raised in Val di Chiana, but she moved to Florence to pursue her studies in interpreting and translation. At the same time as her professional experiences as a simultaneous interpreter, Melissa cultivated a deep passion for the world of wine, which she began to discover by working as a guide in a few wineries and as a head waiter in a Florentine wine shop. Melissa joined Viteoak team in the autumn of 2022, just after her graduation in Chinese language and literature, to support the business both linguistically and commercially. If travelling and books are her greatest passion, dance is her addiction. Certified WSET L3.
Flavia Sassone
Raised and born in Tuscany, Flavia moved to Milan at 18yo to study Business with an exchange program at UCLA too. For 11 years she pursued a career in big companies as a Sales and Marketing manager which gave her the chance to live in 3 different cities: Rome, Luxembourg and then London. Her passion for wine raised thanks to travelling and discovering amazing producers all around the world! That is why in 2019 she decided to get WEST L3 and jump into the wine business working at Borough Wines, Sketch and finally Il Borro. She joined Viteoak Team in 2024 and she will support the business in the States as NYC resident.
Priscilla Marsili
Graduated in Economics, with experience in administrative and financial management. Skilled in data analysis, management control, and structured financial planning. Passionate about football and travel, she brings curiosity and strong contextual awareness to her work.
Adriano Alvisini
Originally from Rome and already in love with the world of wine from the very early years of his professional career. After starting out in the legal profession, he found his true passion in wine: its history, geography, and tradition, while also looking toward the future. An ambassador of Italian quality and history throughout the world.
Silvia Lippi
Born in 1989 within the walls of San Frediano in Florence, her dream of studying Law came to a halt with the arrival of her son, Lapo. Her professional path as a secretary began in the family business, an experience that allowed her to develop organizational and managerial skills, essential to ensuring the smooth operation of a growing business such as Viteoak Wine Selection.