Northern Italy Judges

Eugenio Egorov

Head Sommelier and wine buyer at The Stafford London. Based in the UK.

Moonsong Bang

Educator and founder of Winevision in Seoul. Based in South Korea.

Giusy Andreacchio

International wine broker, brand ambassador, and wine educator. Based in the UK.

Robert McNulty

Over 35 years plus working in a wide range of roles within the wine world. Based in Italy.

Laura Depasquale MS

Master Sommelier, Italian wine expert, and top fine wine executive. Based in the US.

Michele Fazari

Distinguished sommelier with expertise in international wine judging. Based in the UK.

Melania Battiston

An award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.

JC Viens

Italian wine ambassador and passionate wine educator. Based in Italy.

Sara Bachiorri

Ex-sommelier turned buyer at Woodwinters. Based in the UK.

Luigi Buonanno

Head of sales for one of the most prestigious UK wine suppliers, with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. Based in the UK.

Alessandra Piubello

Journalist, writer and expert wine taster, specialized in wine and food; co-editor of the I Vini di Veronelli Guida Oro wine guide. Based in Italy.

Bruno Besa

Leading expert in fine Italian and European wines, currently serving as the managing director of Astrum Wine Cellars. Based in the UK.

Andrea Briccarello

Former sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.

Andrea Eby

Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.

Silvia Garatti

Silvia Garatti is head of trade at Roberts Rolls. Based in the UK.

Ben Robson

Buying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.