Italian Wine Consulting & Education

Staff training that sells more wine. Consumer experiences that build loyalty. Producer-to-market support that creates real distribution conversations.

Italian wine judge / educator
On-site staff trainings + tastings
Native varieties focus
Hospitality-first approach

What I do

For Hospitality & Retail
Training, selling language, by-the-glass strategy, and practical menu pairing support.

For Consumers
Classes, tasting events, private groups, and corporate experiences, approachable, not academic.

For Wineries
Export readiness, pitch materials, and curated introductions to importers/distributors (US-focused).

Outcomes

Higher by-the-glass confidence and faster staff adoption
Clearer “why this wine” story for guests
Cleaner Italian sections (grape + region logic)
Better producer-market fit and tighter outreach

Consumer Education (Classes/Tastings/Corporate)

charcuterie on a clothed table with bottles of wine for a consumer tasting

Best for: private groups, corporate events, wine clubs, venues

Formats

Private tasting (in-home or venue)
Corporate team experience (60–90 minutes)
Ticketed public class series (venue partnership option)
“Wine list survival” sessions for beginners

Signature class themes (examples)

Italy in 5 Grapes (Whites or Reds)
Rosé with Structure: Cerasuolo & Friends
Volcanic Italy
Mountain Wines: Alps to Abruzzo

Trade Consulting (Restaurants / Retail)

Best for: restaurants, wine bars, bottle shops, distributor teams

What’s included (choose by package)

Staff masterclass (region, grape, or style theme)
Pre-shift micro-lessons (10 minutes each)
Sales language: table scripts + objections (“dry”, “acid”, “tannins”, “oak”)
Italian list organization (by region, by grape, or hybrid)
Pairing prompts for your menu (server-friendly)
Quick quizzes + mini-certification ladder

Format

On-site (preferred) or live virtual
Optional: tasting mats + printed cheat sheets

Winery ↔ Importer/Distributor Bridge

Best for: Italian producers looking for US pathways; importers seeking curated Italian fits

What I provide

Export readiness review (pricing logic, assets, narrative)
Pitch pack + tech sheet cleanup (US buyer-ready)
Target list development (channel + state logic)
Warm introductions + meeting coordination
Launch support (training + market visits, as applicable)

What I’m not

I’m not your importer/wholesaler of record. I support readiness + introductions + education.

wine professional teaching trade professionals about a wine region

wine professional and wine producer showcasing their newly imported selections