Philosopher, hiking guide, former competitive sailor. He has been living on Alicudi since 2021, dedicating himself to traditional practices, historical, ethnographic, and archaeobotanical research and sheer contemplation. He is the author of the memoir Il Bene sia con Voi! (2022) and Alicudi e la Segale Cornuta [The myth of ergot poisoning in Alicudi] (2024). Today, he is Alicudi’s only guide and produces Arcura, an artisanal wine crafted from restored alberello vineyards in historic districts.