Ciao, I’m Daniel Marcella

Italian Wine Ambassador, storyteller, educator, and passionate believer in the power of wine to connect people beyond the glass. My love for Italian wine began long before any certification — in the warmth of shared meals, the joy of family gatherings, and the quiet magic of discovering how a bottle of wine can carry the soul of a place, a person, a moment in time.

But I didn’t stop at passion. I turned it into purpose!

Certifications & Titles

I’m a proud Italian Wine Ambassador for Vinitaly International, a VIA Educator for the Maestro Course, a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and certified by both FISAR and ALMA - AIS, two of Italy’s most respected wine education institutions. I hold WSET Level 3 in both Wine and Sake, and I am deeply honored to be named a Knight of Wine and Truffle of Alba — a title that reflects my commitment to preserving and celebrating Italian heritage.

Career Impact

Hosted more than 3,000 wine events for curious consumers

Led over 300 professional courses for the hospitality industry

Trained teams across restaurants, wine bars, and luxury hotels in both sales and Italian hospitality culture

I speak publicly and passionately about Italian wine — not as a lecture, but as an invitation:
To taste, to feel, to connect.

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