Neeta Mittal

Founder at LXV Wine | Armaa.N Vineyard

Neeta Mittal is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of LXV Wine and Armaa.N Vineyard, located in Paso Robles, California. With a background that blends her engineering skills and a passion for storytelling, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the wine industry, particularly as one of the first Indian women to own a winery in the United States.

Professional Background

Neeta's journey began with her involvement in her father's companies in India while simultaneously pursuing her dreams in Hollywood. In 2009, she founded LXV Wine, with a vision to create a unique wine experience that intertwines Indian culture with winemaking. Her wine brand is inspired by the sixty-four sutras from Indian Vedas, aiming to make wine more accessible and relatable through experiential education about flavors and terroir.

Under her leadership since July 2010, LXV Wine has focused on nurturing the land and its legacy while promoting an inclusive dialogue around wine and food pairings. This approach reflects her commitment to community and cultural storytelling through wine.1 2

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at LXV Wine | Armaa.N Vineyard since July 2010

Advisory Board at Pillai Group, CEO/Creative Director at Live Area, Research Scientist at Alcoa, Software Engineer at Infosys Technologies Ltd

Education

MS in Material Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2000-2002); Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering, COEP Technological University (1994-1998)