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.
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.
Read my blog about wines, running and local food!
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.
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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.
Read my blog about wines, running and local food!
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.
Exam WSET Diploma D4 Sparkling Wines
In the first week of June I did the WSET Diploma...
Carnevale di Venezia 2023
The Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) is...
Research paper for WSET 4 Diploma “Sustainability in Wine”
D6 is a different module in the WSET Level 4...
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.