ABOUT US

Wine tourism is a reality in most winemaking countries,
where it’s treated as a fundamental activity in the process of
branding awareness and
terroir appreciation, playing an important role
for the region development and innovation. 

The InVinoVeritas team is specialised on wine tourism project developments,
focusing on the  increase of the business valuation and sustainability
by exploring the synergies between the wine and hospitality industries. 

This experienced team of professionals and partners offers a full-service partnership,
from the business conceptualisation & design to the development and execution,
being fully committed with the Business Plan accomplishment. 

Sustainable winemaking approach

High-quality bio vitiviniculture techniques in tune with the biodiversity & sustainability best practices

Strategic Partherships

Working hand in hand with highly qualified international and local partners in order to achieve the best results

Sustainability

Committed to preserving and enhancing cultural, social and environmental initiatives

Hospitality & Real Estate

Partnerships with the industry top brands for developing unique business opportunities

Nature & Wellness

An immersion into the most natural and unforgettable senses and flavours

People & Technology

A fully committed team with “skin & soul in the game” connecting the traditional methods to the newest applied technologies

PARTNERS

CHRISTIANO PAZZINI
Co-founder & CEO

CHRISTIANO PAZZINI

Christiano earned a BA in Mechanical Production Engineering from PUC-Rio
with post graduations in Business Management MBA (COPPEAD) and in Mining Business (Fundação Dom Cabral).

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Christiano Pazzini has more than 20 years of experience in Equity Research, Business Development, Finance & Corporate Governance, Institutional Relations, Strategic Planning, among others, acting as an executive and entrepreneur in investment banks and small & large companies in Brazil and worldwide (USA, Japan, Mozambique and Portugal).

As an executive for large companies such as Vale, he was the leader or co-
leader of some projects with a CAPEX totaling US$ 8,4 billion, including one M&A and three greenfield developments in Brazil and Africa.

As CEO and co-founder of InVinoVeritas, has been living in Évora (Alentejo, Portugal) for almost 3 years, leading the project development and team. He initiated his immersion into the wine industry in 1996 through the Brazilian Sommeliers Association, where he coordinated technical tasting workshops for over 20 years.

MARCOS BARCELLOS
Co-founder & CFO/COO

MARCOS BARCELLOS

Marcos earned a degree in Economics from UFES, an MBA from FGV-EAESP
and has two post-graduate degrees in Management (Fundação Dom Cabral)
and Supply Chain (USP).

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Marcos Barcellos has more than 20 years of experience in international business and operations acting in strategic positions as an executive and entrepreneur, including international transactions in the USA and Europe.
As an executive for large companies such as Vale, Aracruz and Fibria, he has been involved in many M&A operational achievements, strategic projects and turn-arounds, leading more than US$ 2,5 billion in savings.

As InVinoVeritas’ co-founder and CFO/COO, Marcos is responsible for
Corporate Finance, Project Management and Operations, leading the
fundraising processes and the back-office team (HR, Legal, Tax, Accounting, IT, Marketing). Over the past 7 years, he has also dedicated his work to entrepreneurship causes, including work as a strategic advisor for more than 15 start-ups.

EDOUARD FERNANDEZ
Strategic partner

EDOUARD FERNANDEZ

Edouard earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College and a Master of Science in Real Estate from M.I.T.

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Edouard Fernandez has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry. He is a strategic partner of InVinoVeritas where he provides guidance and support to the team with his experience and knowledge of the industry.

Previously, Edouard was a Founding Partner and Co-Head of the Real Estate business line at EQT, one of Europe’s largest Private Equity firms with over €40 billion under management.

Prior to founding EQT Real Estate, Edouard was co-founder and Managing Director of Wainbridge Limited, a private real estate investment, development and asset management company.

He has held management positions at Hines, establishing several of their overseas offices including Mexico and Spain, where he was responsible for the development of the €1,2 billion Diagonal Mar project that transformed the Barcelona waterfront from an obsolete industrial zone into a thriving mixed use neighbourhood amongst many others.

Edouard has developed or managed over €3,5 billion of commercial & residential real estate representing over 1 million square meters.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be recognised as the go-to company for everyone looking for a parthership to acquire and/or develop unique & legacy projects around the globe.

Come with us to make a difference in the world of sustainable projects, collecting unforgettable experiences during this journey!

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