
Markus Del Monego MW
Became an MW 2003
Based in Germany
Nationality German
Languages English, French, Italian, German
Home country: Germany
Work phone: +49 (201) 545 03203
Work email address: info@tastetainement.de
Work phone: +49 (201) 545 03203
The first person to be both a Master of Wine and Sommelier World Champion. Originally from Baden, he runs a consultancy service, tasteTainment GmbH, in Essen, Germany. He is author of many books and a regular contributor to magazines worldwide.
Current employer: tasteTainment GmbH
Primary area(s) of work: Communication
Industry sector(s): Project management, Events, PR, Journalism, Author, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge, Wine tourism
Wine styles: Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cremant, Prosecco, Sekt, Sweet wines, Fortified wines, Port, VDN, Still white, Still red, Still rosé
Wine region expertise: Austria, Baden, Germany, Hungary Tokaj, Mosel, Pfalz, Rheingau, South Africa, France, Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Languedoc, Roussillon, Champagne, South-West France, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Penedes, Priorat, Italy, Piedmont, Tuscany
Market expertise: Germany
Specialisms: Blending, HORECA, Events, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Wine tourism, History of wine, Wine judging