Dr. Simone Bellassai

Chemist and oenologist, expert of chemical analyses on food and beverage - CDR FoodLab® Division Manager. LinkedIn Profile

Simone Bellassai graduated with honors in Chemistry from the University of Florence in 2009, where he began his career spending a year as a research fellow in the Electrochemical Department. Towards the end of that same year, he transitioned into the private sector by joining the R&D department at CDR srl, a company specializing in the development and production of quality control analysis systems for the Food & Beverage industry.

Building on his deep expertise in chemical analysis, Simone stepped into the role of CDR FoodLab® Division Manager in 2016, a position he continues to hold today. Driven by a passion for the sector, he earned a second degree with honors in Enology and Viticulture from the University of Florence in 2016. Bridging his knowledge of chemistry and winemaking, Simone authored the 2018 article "Winemaking in the Era of Climate Change: Determine yeast-assimilable nitrogen and gluconic acid for optimum alcoholic fermentation management," published in Wines & Vines magazine.