About me

I first began exploring the world of wine for fun at the age of 16, when I enjoyed trying to identify aromas during the sommelier classes at the Hospitality School, with keen interest.

My journey began by washing lots of glasses; step by step, I took on small yet significant responsibilities in restaurants ranging from casual to upmarket. I qualified with the Italian Sommelier Association at the age of 21. At 24, I flew to London where, for five years, I deepened my knowledge of the wine sector in a wonderful, open-minded environment with a truly international flavour. I gained valuable experience in 1- and 2-Michelin–starred restaurants, working alongside leading professionals. I studied at the WSET London School and in 2016 I obtained my Level 4 Diploma. This journey has enabled me to understand the essence of wine through a full appreciation of its styles

I currently live in the province of Padua and am involved in various activities related to the world of wine: I work in exports as a portfolio manager for importers, and I organise events and tastings for businesses and private customers, combining culture and conviviality. I tell the stories of producers through evocative documentary videos on my YouTube channel, L’Assaggiastorie. I am a lecturer on the ‘Wines of Italy’ course at the Lorenzo De Medici University in Florence and on the Master’s in Enocomunication at the Cattolica University of Brescia, both taught in English.

Nevertheless, my heart lies with heroic viticulture. These are magical places – albeit often challenging ones – where mechanisation may be limited or non–existent, necessitating strenuous manual labour and significant financial sacrifices. These are areas that preserve an extraordinary heritage of scenic and cultural beauty, maintained through the tireless labour and farming expertise of those who, with dedication, live off these lands, producing wines that reflect their terroir. Heroic viticulture is protected by CERVIM, an international organisation that promotes and safeguards it; I serve as a judge for the Mondial des Vins Extremes competition and I am ambassador of the organization