Michelle is a dual Italian/Canadian citizen who left corporate life in Toronto moving to London (UK) to pursue her passion for wine. Today she is a highly-respected wine lecturer at WSET London and other wine schools around the world and is currently the Chair of the Education Committee for the Institute of Masters of Wine. Michelle is a freelance writer, with wine articles appearing in Decanter Wine Magazine and various trade publications. She is a frequent Presenter for various wine bodies and wine expert at major wine shows including Vinitaly, The London Wine Trade Fair, The France Show, Taste of London and the Real Food Show. She has been interviewed and featured in BBC Breakfast, Cooked.com, uk.glam.com , the Food and Wine section of the Independent newspaper and featured in The Shift column of the i newspaper. Michelle is an experienced wine judge and the Regional Chair for Tuscany at the Decanter World Wine Awards. In addition to lecturing and judging, Michelle consults to restaurants,wine companies and wineries using her specialist knowledge in Italy, France and the new world.

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Journalism, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge, Wine tourism

Wine styles: Sparkling wine, Prosecco, Sekt, Still white, Still red

Wine region expertise: Argentina, Canada, Chile, Marche, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy, Piedmont, Veneto/Friuli, Tuscany, Sicily, California, Washington, Alto Adige

Specialisms: Podcasts, Training, Events, Wine judging