FISAR sommelier

Sylvia is a certified FISAR sommelier and -after graduating for WSET 2 & 3 with distinction – she now has begun to finish the DipWSET 4 study. WSET is a high expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine.

Tastings

After organizing “Wine and Food Experiences” in Italy for 14 years, using her connections with unique wineries, Sylvia has gained tons of experience and knowledge that she will put in wine tastings and tours she will be organizing.

Portfolio tastings and masterclasses

If you are looking for someone to host portfolio tastings and masterclasses, I can certainly help.

The masterclasses and tasting sessions are both for wine experts and real beginners. They provide a way to learn and taste wine through exploring your senses. You will discover the stories, history and people behind the wine bottle.

I am proud to represent a wonderful selection of Italian wines in Scandinavia, Belgium and Europe. The wineries I work with produce amazing (brand) wines.

South African Wines

Recently I have started a new adventure in the wine world together with two wine professionals. The project is about South African wines of “SALD”. SALD stands for South African Liquor Distributors. We work with the best wine producers in the most renowned wine regions of South Africa.

I have a great passion for wine! Read more about my expertise on this page.

 

Wine Brand Ambassador

I promote the sale of wine to customers and retailers. The wines I represent have different characteristics. They are grown in different wine regions and vinified using different techniques.

To market a wine it is important to have relevant knowledge gained from experience and from wine courses.

The story of wine is one of its most valuable attributes, it links to a particular place and a particular producer. The aim of being a brand ambassador is to increase sales, to attract new consumers and to improve brand identity and brand awareness.

I have a lot of interest towards wine brands from all over the world and I am honored to represent different wineries.

Are you interested in collaborating with me? Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.

Business trip to Tuscany

If you want to treat your client, business partner or employees to something really special, choose for an unforgettable trip to Tuscany, I have organized this trip in Italy many times and know all the best (and secret) places to go to.

Vi aspetto in Italia!

Your host Sylvia

The world of wines is about passion, history, culture and food pairing. As a sommelier I take great pleasure in sharing my knowledge with other wine-lovers and connaisseurs.

I speak fluently Dutch, Italian and English. I have a lot of information to share, and my goal is to create a fantastic experience for my customers.

Book an exclusive wine and food tour in Italy

Good news! Bookings for The Wine & Food Experiences in Italy are open.
A presto! 🍇🥩🍷🌞

Fine Wine & Food tour for ‘Lichtjes voor Sophia’

The ‘Stichting Vrienden van het Sophia’ asked me to make a ‘Fine Wine & Food tour in Tuscany’ available for their charity auction. They do research into children’s deseases. Of course I said yes, feeling proud to be picked out to contribute to this beautiful event.

They organize a Sophia Lichtjesdiner and charity auction at the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam. The tour contains: 4 nights in hotel Lupaia in Torrita di Siena, a lunch and wine tasting in Montepulciano with winemaker Luca, a wine tasting in Montalcino, a visit to the Chianina cow farm in Foiano della Chiana. Running with wine barrels (a local tradition) and a visit to the weekly market are also part of the program.

In short: this is a trip involving lots of delicious wines, food and unique experiences!

On top of that, this wine tour being up for auction will help the foundation to fund their research and innovative projects.

Sophia Lichtjesdiner

   

   

Read my blog about wines, running and local food!

Visiting Ferrari Trentodoc

Visiting Ferrari Trentodoc

Visiting the winery Ferrari Trentodoc is a wonderful experience when you are in the area. Ferrari produces Trentodoc sparkling wines. All wines are prestigious sparkling wines made by the traditional method. Giulio Ferrari is the founder of the company in 1902. He sold his business to Bruno Lunelli in 1952. A tour at the winery is learning about its history. You will taste 3 wines during the wine tasting and tour.

Portfolio tastings and masterclasses

If you are looking for someone to host portfolio tastings and masterclasses, I can certainly help.

The masterclasses and tasting sessions are both for wine experts and real beginners. They provide a way to learn and taste wine through exploring your senses. You will discover the stories, history and people behind the wine bottle.

I am proud to represent a wonderful selection of Italian wines in Scandinavia, Belgium and Europe. The wineries I work with produce amazing (brand) wines.

South African Wines

Recently I have started a new adventure in the wine world together with two wine professionals. The project is about South African wines of “SALD”. SALD stands for South African Liquor Distributors. We work with the best wine producers in the most renowned wine regions of South Africa.

I have a great passion for wine! Read more about my expertise on this page.

Wine Brand Ambassador

I promote the sale of wine to customers and retailers. The wines I represent have different characteristics. They are grown in different appellations and vinified using different techniques.

To market a wine it is important to have relevant knowledge gained from the experience or from courses like WSET.

The story of wine is one of its most valuable attributes, it links to a particular place and a particular producer. The aim of being a brand ambassador is to increase sales, to attract new consumers and to improve brand identity and brand awareness.

I have a lot of  interest towards wine brands from all over the world and I am honored to represent different wineries in the Netherlands and abroad.

Are you interested in collaborating with me? Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.

Business trip to Tuscany

If you want to treat your client, business partner or employees to something really special, choose for an unforgettable trip to Tuscany! I have organized this trip in Italy many times and know all the best (and secret) places to go to.

Vi aspetto in Italia!

Your host Sylvia

The world of wines is about passion, history, culture and food pairing. As a sommelier I take great pleasure in sharing my knowledge with other wine-lovers and connaisseurs.

I speak fluently Dutch, Italian and English. I have a lot of information to share, and my goal is to create a fantastic experience for my customers.

Book an exclusive wine and food tour in Italy

Good news! Bookings for The Wine & Food Experiences in Italy are open.
A presto! 🍇🥩🍷🌞

Wine & Food Experience for ‘Lichtjes voor Sophia’

The ‘Stichting Vrienden van het Sophia’ asked me to make a Wine & Food Experience Tuscany’ available for their charity auction. They do research into children’s deseases. Of course I said yes, feeling proud to be picked out to contribute to this beautiful event.

They organize a Sophia Lichtjesdiner and charity auction at the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam, on the 2nd of December.
The Experience contains: 4 nights in hotel Lupaia in Torrita di Siena, a lunch and wine tasting in Montepulciano with winemaker Luca, a wine tasting in Montalcino, a visit to the chianina cow farm in Foiano della Chiana. Running with wine barrels (a local tradition) and a visit to the weekly market are also part of the program.

In short: this is a trip involving lots of delicious wines, food and unique experiences!

On top of that, this experience being up for auction will help the foundation to fund their research and innovative projects.

Sophia Lichtjesdiner

   

   

Read my blog about wines, running and local food!

Visiting Ferrari Trentodoc

Visiting Ferrari Trentodoc

Visiting the winery Ferrari Trentodoc is a wonderful experience when you are in the area. Ferrari produces Trentodoc sparkling wines. All wines are prestigious sparkling wines made by the traditional method. Giulio Ferrari is the founder of the company in 1902. He sold his business to Bruno Lunelli in 1952. A tour at the winery is learning about its history. You will taste 3 wines during the wine tasting and tour.

Sommelier

I am a certified FISAR sommelier. I have passed all my exams and I have gathered plenty of experience in the world of wines. I also completed the level 2 and the level 3 WSET study Award in Wines. Both certificates with distinction. WSET is an international recognized diploma.

Amazing Experience

An amazing experience from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this experience. Sylvia is welcoming and knowledgeable and above all, a fantastic and friendly guide. This made our trip! ~ Alex (UK)

Yoyfull

It was a nice tour. We really enjoyed the lunch and we had a lovely time with the other group members. The wine was very good and made us all very joyfull. Sylvia did an excellent job in choosing the restaurant and she acted like a very good host. ~ Anda (Romania)

Honeymoon highlight

This was the highlight of our honeymoon! It ended up just being myself and my husband on the tour, as the rest of our group didn’t show up. Sylvia and the team at Gattavecchi went above and beyond for us to make the day special. Also, Montepulciano is just breathtaking. If you are debating on stopping here, DO IT! We 110% recommend! Thank you Sylvia! ~ Sara (Calgary)

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