Ciao! I'm Alessia
I’m a dynamic sales pro with two decades of rocking the luxury wine industry.
My specialty? Sharing my wine knowledge with as many people as possible, training sales teams and educating industry professionals on Italian wines!
I’ve got some solid creds to back me up too. I’m certified by WSET and the Associazione Italiana Sommelier (AIS), marking me as a real authority in wine and hospitality.
Plus, my communication game is strong thanks to my studies in Linguistics and Non-Verbal Communication at Universita’ Cattolica in Milan, Italy, and training as an NLP Master Practitioner (Neuro Linguistic Programming).
Oh, and I’m also a proud graduate of the Tony Robbins Leadership Academy and Richard Bandler’s Persuasion Engineering and Public Speaking program.
My journey started in Milan, where I dabbled in event planning before making a big move to Los Angeles in 2006. There, I co-founded the North American Sommelier Association and served as its President and educator until 2017. I’ve had the fantastic opportunity to work with top-tier companies like Ste Michelle Wine Estates, Antinori, and EJ Gallo, which really boosted my experience in wine sales and education.
These days, I wear many hats: keynote speaker, teacher, sales trainer and business consultant. My focus on excellence and achieving results has made me a go-to expert in my field.
When I’m not working, you’ll catch me doing yoga, scuba diving, or enjoying quality time with my 10-year-old son.
My latest adventure? Co-founding “Partners in Wine” with my long-time friend Elisabetta. Together, we’re using our combined expertise to offer top-notch advice and strategies in the wine industry.
Anything else you’re curious about or need help with? Let’s chat!
