Dima Gorban began painting early, at the age of seven years old. He immediately adored everything related to art, especially since his brother, Michael, five years his senior, has also been a painter for as far back as Dima can remember. This only fanned the flames of his enthusiasm.  Dima was born in the former Soviet Union in 1961, and moved to Kishnev with his family when he was three. He started art studies at age ten at the Kishnev School of Art. Dima received an award for being the most promising young artist. In 1980, Dima completed his studies at the Higher School for the Painting Arts in Kishnev. His paintings have been in exhibitions throughout Moldovia and Moscow, including a permanent exhibit in the Moscow Film Academy. Dima finished his formal studies in 1989 at the Lvov Academy for Painting.  Dima Gorban's exposure to the world of wine was launched when he was still a child. His grandfather grew grapes in the spacious yard of their Kishnev home and made wine for home use. A culture of wine was instilled in the entire family. Dima loved helping his grandfather in all the tasks involved.  Having worked with wine as a child and being a talented graphic designer as an adult were a great asset for Dima when he was asked to design the Ackerman Winery in Russia. This assignment is what launched the successful ongoing series of wine paintings, and today Dima Gorban is considered one of the top three wine painters in the world.