Lukas Gerges, Restaurant Manager and Wine Director at the three-Michelin-star Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Bruneck, brings together technical expertise, a strong wine culture, and a contemporary human approach. With international experience and advanced training, he guides guests through an authentic and refined gastronomic journey.
Born in 1991 in East Tyrol, Lukas Gerges trained at the Hotel Management School in Lienz, building from the outset a broad international background with positions in renowned establishments across Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Ireland. It was during these early years that he discovered his vocation: wine became both his language and his professional direction.
In 2016 he earned the IHK Sommelier certification in Munich and completed formative internships at Stadt Klingenberg in Franconia, Weingut Tement in Southern Styria, and J.L. Chave in the Rhône Valley. These experiences offered him a deep understanding of European viticulture. He also completed the Wine Academy programme (WSET Level 4) and is currently continuing his studies with the Court of Master Sommeliers.
His professional path took a decisive turn at Restaurant St. Hubertus at Hotel Rosa Alpina in San Cassiano, where he served from 2016 until its closure as Restaurant Manager and Wine Director alongside Norbert Niederkofler. Here Gerges shaped a vision of service grounded in precision, emotion, and respect for raw materials — contributing to the identity of one of Europe’s most influential dining rooms.
Since 2023, with the opening of Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Bruneck (province of Bolzano), he has taken the lead of both the dining room and the wine programme. Gerges brings with him a wide technical and cultural background and a leadership style built on listening and shared growth. Blind tastings are part of the team’s daily routine, involving not only the sommeliers but often the entire service staff and even the kitchen — a collective practice that fuels ongoing development.
Regular wine-focused travels to Italy, Spain and South Africa keep his curiosity alive and nourish a learning approach that defines his way of interpreting wine. Outside gastronomy, he cultivates a deep love for the mountains: ski touring, mountain running and road cycling are among his favourite challenges. His ideal day starts early in the mountains with his family and ends with a great bottle of wine shared together.
