Born in Uruguay and raised in Uruguay and Chile, Mele Sosa is the Enologist and Wine Educator for Bodega Garzon in North America.

Mele graduated with a degree in viticulture and enology from Santiago’s Universidad Católica de Chile and worked as the assistant winemaker at Viña Santa Carolina in Chile, before relocating to the US and advancing her research studies at UC Davis. While living in California, Mele joined the winemaking team at Spring Mountain Winery in Napa Valley.

The love of nature and the outdoors, as well as the prominence of agriculture in Uruguay drew Mele into the wine industry as a career path. She was also attracted to the creative and artistic aspects of winemaking. After several years in the vineyards and wineries Mele sought out a different avenue for her talents.

Mele’s role entails traveling through the United States and Canada, to champion Tannat, Albariño and other wines produced by Bodega Garzon through media work, trade and distributor training, winemaker dinners and wine events.