Dirceu Vianna 'Junior' is originally from Brazil, where he studied Forest Engineering and Law, before moving to the UK in 1989. With almost three decades of experience in the Wine Industry he now consults for several businesses in different parts of the world. He is a judge at selected wine competitions, a wine educator and author. Junior, the first Brazilian Master of Wine, lives in London with his wife, Adriana and daughter, Sophia.

Current employer: Vianna Wine Resources

Primary area(s) of work: Wine production, Trade, Strategy, Communication

Industry sector(s): Project management, Broadcasting, Events, Winemaking, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Business owner, Agency/Importer, On trade, Buying, Journalism, Author, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge, Wine tourism

Wine styles: Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Champagne, Sweet wines, Port, Madeira, Still white, Still red, Still rosé, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Aconcagua Valley, Argentina, Casblanca Valley, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Hungary Tokaj, Limari Valley, Marlborough, Mendoza, New Zealand, Portugal, USA, South America, France, Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rioja, Spain, Maipo Valley, Croatia, Douro

Market expertise: United Kingdom, South America, Spain, Portugal, Eastern Europe, Africa

Specialisms: Vine varieties, Processing of grapes, Fermentation, Maturation and blending, Blending, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Bulk shipment, Sensory evaluation , Marketing wine, Supplier/customer relationships, Routes to market, Importation, Distribution, HORECA, Broadcasting, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Wine and health, Wine tourism, Branding, Airlines, Wine judging