Patrizia Leonardi

Born in Rome, of a Sicilian family, graduated in Law at the University La Sapienza di Roma majoring in Financial Science and Tax Law. At the end of ‘70s she found herself in the midst of the wine and gourmet world. She created one of the first Michelin star Restaurants in Rome and managed a cellar with over 11.000 bottles and more than 750 labels of the finest wines in the world.

The fascination of the wine world totally capturated her. So began her career together with those who are today the most important italian wine-makers and guides.

In the ‘90s she moved to Montalcino and began working for some important Tuscany Wineries managing their imaging, marketing, public relations and export.

In 2003 she was the first woman to receive the Oscar from AIS (Associazione Italiana Sommelier) as the Best Italian Sommelier.

Subsequently one of the most important German magazines, Der Feinschmecker, dedicated several pages on her life as a sommelier in Rome.

Today with “PATRIZIA LEONARDI WINE SELECTION” she promotes the imaging, the culture and exporting, in particular to emerging countries, of italian wine in the world. Her selected wines are representative of the finest wines and vines in Italy.

About

Yes, it is true that all great italian wines were and come from medium-small wineries, and it is also true that in this era of globalization their exportation is continuously becoming more difficult. The markets are invaded by large wineries which are not always representative of the fine Italian quality wines.

What could be done to help the image of the fine quality Italian wines in the world ?

Patrizia Leonardi Wine Selection ( PLWS ) was established in 2013 to tackle this issue.

Armed with her acclaimed experience and professionality, Patrizia Leonardi selects,carefully, a variety of wineries, uncompetitive among themselves, that represent the excellency of Italian vineyards. Together these wineries participate in Fairs, Trade Shows, and Tastings with the aim of promoting and intensifying the culture, knowledge, and consumption of Italian Wines abroad.

Commercial relationships are established with qualified importers and buyers, giving them the possibility to buy in groupage. In addition they operate actively in the various PLWS areas, with tastings and in cooperation with the sales force.

Today PLWS is present in many countries in the world and aims, in the next few years to become a tradmark of quality for Italian Wines worldwide.

The secret of her success is:
Humility, Sensitivity and Respect.

Team

SHARON, MICOL and GIULIA, through passion and love, collaborate with PATRIZIA LEONARDI WINE SELECTION
to promote and share selected wines all over the world