An experienced and passionate party of professional wine lovers

I’m a native English speaker born and raised in Florence. After earning a degree in history, I fell in love with wine and the stunning Tuscan countryside — so much so that I decided to turn this passion into my profession. I became a certified sommelier and began working at a winery, where I led cellar tours and promoted wines. Later, I joined Italy and Wine, bringing my experience and growing my expertise even further. Now, I can’t wait to share it with you as I guide you on one of our unforgettable tours.

I was born in Florence in 1962, and after completing my studies, my first encounter with the world of wine was through the Professional Sommelier Course in Florence, where I gained a comprehensive understanding of this exceptional product.

After earning my AIS Italian Sommelier certification, I worked as a publisher at Demomedia, writing wine guidebooks. My background is in wine tasting as well as food and wine journalism. My deep knowledge of wine has also been enriched by my travels across Italy, including Chianti and Tuscany.
Thanks to my experience, I have built a vast network of wineries, from world-renowned producers to small, family-run farms hidden away from mainstream tourism—what are often called 'boutique wineries.'
From the very beginning, I felt a strong calling to share wine culture with fellow wine lovers from around the world. This passion led to the creation of the Florence Wine Academy, a place dedicated to those who appreciate Italian wine and want to deepen their knowledge.

Then came Italy and Wine, where I have been crafting and leading exclusive wine tours since 2004, and where I cannot wait to meet your for your next, memorabile, wine experience.

I’m a half-Italian, half-Austrian certified sommelier with a strong passion for wine, food and travel. The four languages I speak have brought me around the world to meet different cultures and follow my inspiration, and then to Australia and France, where I’ve been recently working for some of the region’s finest Châteaux. Now, back in Florence, I passionately guide Italy and Wine’s wine tours all over Italy and cannot wait to be your host, since, as the French proverb says: 'In water, we see our own reflection; in a glass of wine, we see someone else’s heart.'

Born and raised in Venice, I took my first steps in the tourism industry there before moving to Milan, Bologna, London, and Verona to deepen my expertise in the world of wine.
Since 2005, I have been working in wine-related events, collaborating with major brands such as Aperol, Campari, and Prosecco Bottega, as well as primarily with Soave Wines and Colli Berici Wines.
With a strong humanities background—including a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies and a Master’s in Music Business—I bring a rich historical and cultural perspective to my passion for Italian wines. I take great pride in sharing the beauty and heritage of northeastern Italy, helping visitors from around the world discover and appreciate these extraordinary wine regions in the best possible way.