anya gariboldi
- DipWset graduate
- Certified sommelier
- chevalier du Tastevin
Wine education built on clarity and structure, not guesswork.
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to learn with confidence.
Learn Wine With Anya
YouTube
Clear, practical wine education without unnecessary complexity. Watch videos that explain wine in a structured and approachable way.
Free Wine Guides
Download practical guides designed to help you understand wine more clearly — from grape varieties to tasting techniques.
The Anya Wine Course
Learn to understand and predict wine instead of memorising regions and grape varieties. A structured system that helps you choose wine with clarity and confidence.
from $ 100
About Anya gariboldi
I’m an international wine educator, sommelier, wine judge, and consultant based in Italy.
I help wine lovers understand wine through a clear, structured approach, without unnecessary complexity or intimidating jargon.
Through my courses, consulting, and online content, I translate the often complex world
of wine into practical knowledge you can confidently apply in real life.
Wine doesn’t have to be complicated. Once you understand the logic behind it, everything starts to make sense.
( mission )
— Anya gariboldi
My mission is to make professional wine knowledge more accessible.
My teaching focuses on clarity, structure, and real understanding rather than memorisation or technical language.
Wine education should empower people, not intimidate them
Understanding wine starts with understanding where it comes from
Beyond teaching and consulting, I work closely with the international wine community through tastings, industry events, and visits to wine regions. These experiences allow me to stay closely connected to producers and developments in the wine world, bringing practical insight and real-world perspective into my teaching.
A life in wine
WSET Diploma in Wines — London
Completed in the minimum timeframe of 18 months — an achievement that typically takes several years.
Chevalier du Tastevin — Burgundy
Member of a distinguished Burgundy wine confraternity.
Ambassador, Burgundy School of Business — Italy
Supporting academic connections in international wine education.
Professional Journey in Wine
I am a Certified Sommelier, wine educator, WSET Diploma holder, international wine judge, Valpolicella ambassador, Burgundy School of Business ambassador, and Chevalier du Tastevin. Through my work, I connect academic wine education with the global wine industry.
My professional journey in wine combines rigorous education, international certifications, judging at major competitions, and collaborations with academic institutions and wine organizations around the world.
Founder & Educator
The Wine Sense Method
Wine Educator
Tooscaans Wine Academy
Official Educator & Ambassador
Valpolicella Consortium
Authorised to teach official Valpolicella certification courses and examinations.
Professional Roles
( 01 )
Chevalier du Tastevin
Burgundy
A prestigious honorary distinction awarded by the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin for contributions to the appreciation of Burgundy wines.
International Recognition
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Anya regularly serves as a judge at major international wine competitions, including:
International Wine Challenge
London
Tastevinage
Burgundy
Berliner Wine Trophy
Vienna International Wine Challenge
Concours International de Lyon
International Wine Judge
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Representative in Italy
Burgundy School of Business
Supporting recruitment and academic connections between Italian professionals and international
wine education programs.
wine education programs.
Academic Collaboration
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Anya is known for her clear and structured teaching style through her YouTube channel and public
speaking engagements, where she explains complex wine topics in a direct and accessible way.
speaking engagements, where she explains complex wine topics in a direct and accessible way.
Media & Communication
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Anya also works as a private wine consultant, advising collectors and enthusiasts on building and managing wine collections.
Consulting
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BSB Program
Apply to the prestigious Wine Business program at Burgundy School of Business (BSB) through Anya as an ambassador. BSB offers a full academic pathway in wine business, including Bachelor, MSc (Wine Management), and MBA (Wine & Spirits Business) programs.
Start Your Application
Wine Education on YouTube
I share clear, practical wine education on my YouTube channel, where complex topics are explained in a structured and approachable way.
All videos are free to watch and designed to help wine lovers understand wine with clarity and confidence — whether they are just starting out or looking to deepen their knowledge.
Wine knowledge should be accessible anytime, anywhere
Vintage Selection Checklist
Not every year produces great wine. Some vintages are outstanding, others are disappointing.
This checklist shows which vintages and regions to seek out, which to approach with caution, and which are simply average — helping you choose bottles with greater confidence.
free
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Wine guides
Sommelier Picks:
20 Wines Under €30
20 Wines Under €30
A curated PDF featuring 20 high-quality wines under €30 selected by a WSET Diploma sommelier.
Each wine includes tasting notes, pairing ideas, and trusted recommendations to help you choose excellent bottles without overspending.
$10
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Wine Faults Guide
Learn how to recognise the most common wine faults and distinguish real defects from harmless characteristics.
From cork taint and oxidation to sediment and natural aromas, this guide will help you understand what is truly a problem in a wine and what is not.
free
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GET A Vintage Selection Checklist
GET A Wine Faults Guide
I created this course to turn the complexity of wine into a simple, intuitive system of taste you can trust and enjoy.
Online Wine Course by Anya
The Wine Sense Method is a structured approach to understanding wine that transforms complexity into clarity.
Designed for curious wine enthusiasts, the course helps you recognise structure, understand how wines are made, and predict style with confidence, even when encountering a bottle for the first time.
What you will learn
Recognise sweetness, acidity, tannins, alcohol, body, and balance with confidence
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Understand how winemaking decisions shape the style of a wine
( 02 )
Predict freshness, ripeness, and intensity from climate and geography
( 03 )
Distinguish natural characteristics from real wine faults
( 04 )
Choose wines with greater confidence in shops and restaurants
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