Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW has studied around the world, including at the renowned wine regions of Jerez, Burgundy, Napa Valley and Bordeaux, and holds an Agronomical Engineer degree and a masters in viticulture and oenology among his qualifications. A columnist at several magazines in Spain and Belgium, also regularly writing for wine magazines in the UK and Italy, Ballesteros Torres works in four languages. Chair in major international wine competitions, including Decanter's WWA, Vinitaly's 5Stars, Concour Mondial Bruxelles and others. He is active in the fields of promotion and education, and sits in several institutional boards. National expert at OIV. Member of Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino. Commended to the Spanish Order of Agricultural Merit. Italian Wine Ambassador. VDP Embassador. Prud'homme Jurade St Emilion.

Primary area(s) of work: Strategy, Communication

Industry sector(s): Author, Consultant, Events, Investments, Journalism, Wine business strategy

Wine styles: Dry wines, Fine and rare wines, Fortified wines, Natural, Orange wines, Sherry, Sparkling wine, Still red, Still white, Still wines, Sweet wines

Wine region expertise: Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain

Market expertise: China, France, Italy, Spain

Specialisms: Acquisition of vineyards, Commercial advice on vinyard establishment, Sustainability, Economics of wine production, Blending, Events, Financial and commercial structures, History of wine, Investment strategies, New business development, Wine laws and regulations, Wine tourism, Wine judging