10/28/2026
🍷 A DECADE OF VINITALY: VERONA 🇮🇹 TO NEW YORK CITY 🗽
18 years of w**e. 10 years between two unforgettable Vinitaly experiences. One enduring passion! 🍇✨
My w**e journey began in June 2008 with my very first w**e course, Fundamentals of W**e, at what was then the French Culinary Institute in New York City. Little did I know that this first step would spark a lifelong passion for w**e, education, exploration, and connecting people through the stories behind every bottle.
In April 2016, I traveled to Verona, Italy, for my first Vinitaly experience. Immersed in the culture, history, and extraordinary diversity of Italian w**e, I gained memories and experiences that have stayed with me ever since.
Fast-forward to October 26–27, 2026, and I'm celebrating another milestone at Vinitaly.USA in New York City! 🇺🇸🍷
From the classroom to the vineyards of possibility, from Verona's historic streets to New York City's vibrant w**e scene, this journey has been about so much more than what's in the glass. It's been about continuous learning, meaningful connections, professional growth, and the joy of sharing my passion with others.
As a sommelier and w**e educator, I'm grateful for every lesson, every tasting, every friendship, and every opportunity that has shaped my path.
Eighteen years in, and I'm still learning, still exploring, and still raising a glass to what's next! 🥂❤️
Here's to the journey—and to many more years of discovering the world, one bottle at a time!
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