2017 - Alessandro Brizi

Alessandro Brizi was born in 1974 and graduated in Economics. He is the editor-in-chief of L’Assaggiatore, the official magazine of the National Organisation of Wine Tasters (ONAV). Also at ONAV, he manages the online guide Prosit, and edits their educational publications. He was previously editor of BIBENDA magazine and the DUEMILAVINI guide edited by BIBENDA Publishing for the Italian Sommelier Association. Until 2011 he was assistant director of Ho.Re.Ca. Magazine, the monthly guide to current events, culture, and wine and food, and editor of Cucina & Vini magazine where he oversaw publication of the Sparkle guides - Bere Spumante and Bere Dolce. Since 1999 he has taught at the leading sommelier associations in Italy.