Anna Alekseyeva #145
Italy
Anna Alekseyeva was born in Kyiv and relocated to Italy at the age of 22, where she now resides in Verona. Her life took a romantic turn when she met her future husband at a wine exhibition in Verona. Nominations 2023-2024/Wine Guide/Top Guide/
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From Kyiv to Verona: Anna Alekseyeva's Journey of Love and Wine at Vivavino Wine Shop
Anna Alekseyeva is a distinguished international expert in wine and table etiquette, recognized as an Honorary Member of the Italian Association of Masters of Ceremonies (ANCEP). Alongside being a co-owner of the renowned wine boutique “VIVAVINO” in Verona, Italy.
Professional Background
Her extensive contributions extend to the realm of enogastronomic tourism, where she has authored numerous publications.
- Expert in Protocol and Ceremonial of the Italian Republic.
- Founder of Italy’s first Academy of Wine Etiquette.
- Author of numerous publications on enogastronomic tourism.
- Knight of the Order of the Truffle and Wines of Alba.
Reviews
Anna Alekseyeva showed us around the wineries of Valpolicella and gifted us an Italian wine map. We not only tasted exceptional AMARONE wines but also learned about the culture of wine in Italy. Now, we drink with culture!
Exploring the Soave wines with Anna instantly made us fall in love. The beautiful castle, vineyards as far as the eye can see, and stunning panoramas were breathtaking. At a small winery, we not only tasted Soave wine but also enjoyed the winemaker’s own local cherries, giving everything a wonderfully homey feel. Highly recommended!
We were a group of 20, celebrating a birthday in Verona. My brother is a big wine enthusiast, and for his 50th birthday, I gifted him with a wine tasting at VIVAVINO WINE shop in the heart of Verona. Anna provided us with an incredibly detailed presentation about Verona’s wines. We learned not just how to drink Italian wines but also how to gift them, how to pour them into a glass, and even how to hold the glass properly! The atmosphere was incredibly engaging, unique, and thrilling! Highly recommended! The best guide on our Italian journey!
We met at Piazza Bra in the heart of Verona, where Anna offered us a 2-hour enogastronomic tour of Verona. We started at the VIVAVINO WINE shop, where we discovered all the wines of the VENETO region! The shop’s design was incredibly cool — like nothing I’ve ever seen! After that, we watched the making of tortellini — pasta made right in front of us, and we ended up at Piazza Bra in the atmospheric bar Vittorio Emanuele, sipping coffee the Italian way! It was both fun and educational! Highly recommended! She is truly the TOP guide in VERONA!