Volker Schneider has an industry background, was lecturer of oenological chemistry at Geisenheim University (Germany), and founder of the international consulting firm Schneider-Oenologie, which specialises in quality control, product development and research. He has authored a series of scientific papers and more than 450 technical articles on these topics.

Mark Tracey is an emeritus professor of engineering at the University of Hertfordshire with an applied research interest in new winemaking technologies and processes. He collaborates with small-scale Italian producers in researching new-generation, low-volume oenology tools and also makes his own experimental wines.