Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2477 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim meets Melissa Graeff, a VIA Expert in the Making. Melissa is aiming to achieve the Expert level certification at the Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador’s course in Chicago. In this conversation with Stevie Kim she explains what motivates her, her background in Italian wine and her specific method of study, as well as some tips and tricks on how to pass the challenging exam.  More about today’s guest:  Melissa Graeff is a Brand Manager at Kobrand Corporation in New York and an Italian Wine Ambassador (VIA, Class of 2024). A recipient of the SommCon USA 2023 scholarship, Melissa brings a strong background in wine education, holding certifications from WSET and continually expanding her expertise. Passionate about Italian wine and culture, she shares her knowledge through active engagement in the global wine community. Connect:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintagemel30   L