About

I’m Izack Stjernberg, a Danish journalist who loves wine, motorbikes and the open road (not necessarily in that order).

Every season (May–October) I set out across Europe on my motorcycle to tell the unfiltered stories about the people behind the wine. I visit a handful of vineyards, and let one winemaker’s story lead to the next one, creating an unpredictable chain of human connections.

After having spend the night in vineyard to get a true sense of the terroir, I return with long-format articles, videos, and photos that dive deep into the human lives, the terroir, and the passion behind every bottle.

Between seasons it’s a bit more quiet — just like on the road.

For Season 1, the theme is "The Pioneers" — the innovative winemakers who are pushing boundaries, redefining traditions, and shaping the future of wine.

It starts in May 2026, and I’m taking you with me.

Follow the project here on the site, and on:
YouTube → https://youtube.com/@motovinoadventures

Two worlds united as one

MotoVino Adventures lives at the intersection of wine and motorcycling bound together by great journalism and the spirit of adventure.

The motorcycling content acts as a lever for the wine content by delivering a raw, unfiltered atmosphere to the world of wine. As a consequence, all motorcycle related content is free... forever!

The wine content is the overall purpose of the project. Telling the in-depth stories about the people behind the wine is why I do this, and it's essential that I maintain my independence as a journalist in that regard. Therefore, most wine related content requires a season pass.

Your subscription keeps the wheels turning (literally) and guarantees high-quality journalism without the need for sponsors in the world of wine.

So what’s my backstory?

I come from a dedicated food and wine family with a passion for Italy. I grew up with homemade pasta and Italian wine on the table and spent every summer in Italy, dragged from winery to winery — much to my displeasure at the time.

Then life happened. I became a journalist with big ambitions and forgot everything about Italy and wine. I worked as a political speechwriter at top government level, facilitator, and brand consultant — until wine rediscovered me.

To pay the rent after two years of global lock-down, I started working part time at Enoteka, a small Italian wine shop in Elsinore, Denmark. Much like the one my mother had, and it reminded me what it's all about: the human story.

Within months, everything from my childhood clicked into place, and I knew I had to find a way to combine wine and journalism to tell the stories about the people behind the wine. MotoVino Adventures grew organically out of that moment.

Welcome to the journey.

Follow the project here on the site, and on:
YouTube → https://youtube.com/@motovinoadventures