Susanna Wriston

Certified Italian Wine Specialist

Certified Culinary Travel Professional

President & Owner of Italia Dolce Vita

Bio

If you would like to arrange a private interactive tasting or wine dinner with Italian wines or have me design a tailor made tour you, please contact:

Tel: (941) 960.7011 or (305) 359.3336 www.ItalianWineSpecialist.com www.ItaliaDolceVita.com

Email susanna@italianwinespecialist.com

Ciao a tutti! I was born in the USA but began my travels to Italy at age 2. When  16, I moved to Italy and lived there for 20 years while completing my studies at University of Padua and working for international corporations organizing events, conferences, conventions, trade fairs throughout Italy, other European countries and the USA. My love for everything Italian led me to develop Italia Dolce Vita to fulfill my desire to transfer my passion to those who dream Italy beyond the obvious and look forward to authentic experiences. My travel planning expertise is complemented by certifications in culinary travel and Italian wines with the idea that travelers enhance their experience savoring genuine local flavors paired with interesting and often unknown wines. As Certified Culinary Travel Professional® accredited by the World Food Travel Association, the world’s leading authority on food tourism, I share the philosophy of “Eat Well, Travel Better”. As Italian Wine Specialist® certified by the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), endorsed by WSA (Worldwide Sommelier Association) and AIS (Italian Sommelier Association), I enjoy conveying my knowledge of the wines, grape varietals, wine making history, culture and traditions. I feel fortunate to have the great opportunity to travel to Italy with many of my fellow travelers several times a year and I hope you will join me to …

Experience Italy beyond the Obvious

and Enjoy La Dolce Vita