Romeo “Meo” Zuech was an Italian-born aerospace engineer who retired from Rocketdyne in 1983 and established the Piedra Creek Winery in the Edna Valley in 1984 with his wife Margaret. Margaret and Romeo “Meo” Zuech were Legends for introducing grape varieties from the Alto Adige, Italy region to San Luis Obispo County and Edna Valley. Together they planted Gewurztraminer, Lagrein, Dornfelder, Marzamino, and Teroldego. Margaret and Meo were the first to bring the Lagrein grape to the United States from Meo’s homeland in Bolzano, Italy.
Romeo (Meo) Zuech (1926 – 2017) An Italian Immigrant Who Worked In Aerospace, Enjoyed Home Wine Making Classes, Retired To Care For An Edna Valley Vineyard, Introduced Grapes Including Lagrein, Dornfelder, Marzamino And Teroldego From His Native Alto Adige And Founded His Own Winery, Piedra Creek
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