Ido Lewinsohn is an Israeli winemaker. He studied viticulture and enology in Italy, interned at San Guido's Sassicaia and travelled extensively. He worked in Italy, France and Australia.

He returned to Israel in 2007 to become a winemaker, and in time became Head Winemaker of Recanati Winery.

That same year, he established Lewinsohn Winery in his family's garage, where he produces his 'Garage de Papa' wines.

In 2017, Ido was appointed Head Winemaker of Barkan - Segal Wine Cellars, Israel's largest producer.

Ido now lives in Tuscany where he consults. He resides in Florence with his wife and three daughters.

Primary area(s) of work: Wine production

Industry sector(s): Consultant, Winemaking

Wine region expertise: Cyprus, France, Israel, Italy, Languedoc, Piedmont, Rheingau, Rhone, South Africa, Tasmania, Tuscany

Specialisms: Acquisition of vineyards, Establishment of vineyards, Fermentation, Maturation and blending, Processing of grapes, Whole cluster fermentation, Wine styling, Blending, Elevage / maturation, Sensory evaluation , Education, Marketing wine, Starting wineries, Wine judging