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Anna Alekseyeva: an international wine and table etiquette expert

Italy

Anna Alekseeva is the official guide to Verona and the province, Lake Garda, as well as the villas of Veneto. Anna is also an international wine and table etiquette expert. Honorary Member of the Italian Association of Masters of Ceremonies (ANCEP). Co-owner of the wine boutique “VIVAVINO” (Verona, Italy). Founder of the first Italian Academy of Wine Etiquette. Author of numerous publications on enogastronomic tourism. Knight of the Order of the Truffle and Wines of Alba.

Anna graduated from the State University of Trento (Trento, Italy) where she obtained a master degree. She has been a certified AIS Sommelier since 2012. She completed training courses at the Italian Academy of Etiquette, as well as wine programs in Burgundy, the USA and Australia. Anna studied the history of European etiquette and royal dynasties with Countess Barbara Ronchi della Rocca.

Currently, Anna holds consultations in Italian enogastronomy and table etiquette for influencers, public persons, journalists, bloggers, restaurateurs and other professionals. She is responsible for the organization of author’s training programs and enogastronomic tours in the North of Italy.

 

Etiquette is not a set of rules that must be followed in order to appear better than we are.

  • It is the ability to be, not to seem.
  • It’s a way to show respect for the people around you.
  • This is the ability to create a good mood and a warm atmosphere.
  • This is one of the best inventions that Italy has given to the world.

This can be learned and she will be happy to help you with this.