11/07/2025
📍Sommeliers of Europe
Across the continent, a new generation is redefining how we experience wine. Swipe to discover more 🍷
Michalis Kapranos – Head Sommelier,
With extensive experience in top-tier dining, Michalis brings a global perspective grounded in Greek terroir. At Makris, his pairings highlight micro-producers and overlooked regions, from herbal Plyto and sun-dried Aposperitis to volcanic wines from Lanzarote. Always intentional, never expected.
Stefano Rizzi – Restaurant Manager & Head Sommelier,
Originally from Veneto, Stefano brings refined expertise from some of Europe’s most respected dining rooms. At Locale in Florence, he leads with care and precision, overseeing the historic cellar and crafting an elegant guest experience beneath the restaurant’s 13th-century arches.
Elisabetta Urgelli – Head Sommelier,
Inspired to become a sommelier by her appreciation for the small detail of sniffing a cork, Elisabetta curates the wine pairings at Il Pievano with sensitivity and an eye for detail. Choosing from an 800-label wine list—including many Chianti varieties from the surrounding region—she brings a sense of playfulness to each pairing, complementing Chef Antonio Iacoviello’s unexpected flavour combinations.
Simone Cutugno – Head Sommelier,
At Duomo in Ragusa Ibla, Simone curates a list deeply tied to Sicilian terroir. Over half the bottles hail from the island, and his colour-coded cellar system reveals each wine’s evolution. A precise, expressive approach from one of Italy’s most thoughtful sommeliers.
Lasse Peder Nielsen – Partner, GM & Head Sommelier,
At Koan, Lasse balances sustainability with precision. His cellar features low-intervention wines and classics alike, alongside a dedicated pairing of Korean sool — a quiet reinvention rooted in care and clarity.
To those shaping the stories in our glasses, a toast to time, terroir, and the people behind the pour. 🥂
