Frank Gonzales
Frank, or Paco as he prefers to be called in Spain, is the winemaker at Bodegas Atalaya in Almansa and Bodegas Morca in Campo de Borja. At Bodegas Tridente, he shares the technical direction with Luis Santamaría, forming a highly cohesive team of the highest technical caliber.
Before establishing Cisco Selections, Frank managed wine stores in Melbourne such as "Philip Murphy Wine and Spirits," "Corno Wines" (South Yarra), and "Luxe Cellar" (St. Kilda). He also served as a buyer and sommelier at "Walters Wine Bar" in Southgate, Melbourne. Between 2000 and 2002, he lived and worked in New York, exporting premium Australian wines, and conducting wine appreciation courses. Currently, he owns Cisco Selección, a prominent distribution company in Melbourne with a large base of national and international clients. He takes pride in distributing rare, top-quality wines from around the world. Frank has been associated with Viñas Familia Gil since 2005.
