Artesa Estate appoints a new leadership team
Jean-Charles Boisset announced the promotion of Marta Echávarri to Estate Director, the return of Ana Diogo-Draper as Director of Winemaking & Vineyards and the promotion of Lilia Pérez to Winemaker at Artesa Estate.
New estate leadership
On November 12, 2026, Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of Boisset Collection and Artesa Estate, presented a new leadership team for the Napa Valley property, which he acquired in September. The group draws on connections to Spain, Portugal, Mexico, France, Brazil, the French Caribbean, Tajikistan and Napa Valley.1
Marta Echávarri has been promoted from Business Director to Estate Director after leading Artesa’s business operations for the past 3 years. Raised in Rioja in a family connected to fine wine, she will work with Boisset on strategy, operations, commercial growth and the guest experience.1
Winemaking and vineyards
Ana Diogo-Draper has returned to Artesa as Director of Winemaking & Vineyards. Originally from Portugal, she previously worked at the estate for 10 years and left in 2023. Her experience includes detailed knowledge of Artesa’s vineyards and expertise in sparkling wine.1
Diogo-Draper’s appointment supports the estate’s focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wine, as well as precision in the cellar and further innovation.1
Lilia Pérez has advanced from Assistant Winemaker to Winemaker. Raised in Mexico and trained in France, she brings technical experience and knowledge of the estate’s wines. Working with Diogo-Draper, she will help guide a winemaking approach founded on terroir, craftsmanship, precision and imagination.1
Roles across the estate
The wider team includes Business Manager Ahna Jotter, whose Napa Valley background and knowledge of Artesa support its business and guest activities. She works with Lydia Stewart in Guest Care and Sara Baamonde in Marketing.1
Senior Hospitality Manager Sylvie Tannhauser comes from Saint-Martin, has roots in Guadeloupe and studied in Montpellier before moving to the United States. She holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma and combines advanced wine knowledge with responsibility for hospitality.1
Adiba Asadova, New Business & Client Care Manager, has roots in Tajikistan and is responsible for developing opportunities, client relationships and the estate’s network of partners and customers.1
Events Manager Isabel Freeman, originally from Brazil, oversees activities ranging from private gatherings and art-focused encounters to celebrations involving the whole estate.1
An international team in Los Carneros
Artesa says the team connects European winemaking traditions, Latin American and Caribbean cultures, Central Asia’s Persian heritage and Napa Valley’s outlook. Its responsibilities span the vineyard, cellar, hospitality, art, business development and events.1
Located in Los Carneros in Napa Valley, Artesa Estate is associated with Spanish heritage, distinctive architecture, vineyard scenery and expressive wines. Under Boisset’s ownership, its plans combine winemaking, art, hospitality and cultural experiences.1
Artesa Estate is at 1345 Henry Road in Napa and is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.1
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