Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA), the global award celebrating the best luxury goods and services worldwide, is delighted to announce the addition of four distinguished professionals to its Wine & Spirits Advisory Board. This group of experts is dedicated to championing the best wine and spirits producers that have left an indelible mark on luxury flavor connoisseurs worldwide.

The LLA Wine & Spirits Advisory Board comprises seasoned wine and spirits marketing, tourism, partnerships, and journalism experts. These board members are not just advisory figures but true Luxury Lifestyle Awards community ambassadors. They nominate brands, projects, and personalities for awards, and their unparalleled expertise ensures an efficient awards process and effective communication. The board’s ethos is committed to excellence, innovation, and upholding the highest quality standards in products and services.

Meet the newest members:

Nello Gatti – a renowned multilingual sommelier, author, and consultant distinguished in wine communication, PR, and marketing. Known as “The Ambassador,” Nello masterfully bridges wine with diverse themes, fostering a broader wine culture. His vast experience encompasses collaborations with Europe’s eminent wineries, orchestrating premier events, and insightful writing for numerous publications. He’s been instrumental in co-founding “Autoctono Campano”, served elite hospitality groups, led a celebrated Wine Network, and been a prolific contributor in the wine media space. Dive into Nello’s rich world of wine at https://www.lambasciatore.com/.

Nicolas Manfredini – the visionary behind Winalist.com, stands as its CEO and founder. Europe’s premier wine tourism booking platform, Winalist.com simplifies reservations and tours management for wineries. Marrying a tech background, a Master’s in International Business and Marketing, and an ardor for wine and travel, Nicolas conceived a platform to elevate wineries’ operational efficiency and revenue. Today, under his stewardship, Winalist assists over 1,000 global wineries in enhancing customer experiences. Beyond his entrepreneurial journey, Nicolas resonates as a speaker and authority in wine tourism technology, imparting wisdom at various forums. Explore more at https://www.winalist.com/.

Monique Soltani – An award-winning journalist with a storied career, Monique has graced several network affiliates, including KPIX-TV/CBS 5, KSEE-TV/NBC 24, and KPVI-TV/NBC 6. In 2008, Monique introduced the world to “Wine Oh!” on KSEE 24, captivating over 1.5 million households in California’s Central Valley. Between 2013 and 2018, she spearheaded pivotal distribution collaborations for Wine Oh! TV, partnering with giants like Comcast/NBCUniversal, Xumo, and TV4, marking a presence on platforms like Hulu, Roku, and Amazon Prime Video, and achieving international reach.

Recognized with multiple accolades, Wine Oh! TV notably clinched the title of the “Best Drink Show” both on television and online. By June 2023, Wine Oh! TV furthered its prominence by premiering on CBS Bay Area’s broadcast television. Discover more about the captivating world of ‘Wine Oh!’ on the website https://www.wineoh.tv/.

Jeff Burrows – Armed with the WSET Diploma level certification, Jeff is a prominent figure in the wine education realm. He is a certified WSET educator at St. Paul Minnesota’s Vine Lab Wine and Spirits Academy. The voice behind the award-winning blog, “Food Wine Click!”, he’s contributed to multiple online platforms and judged prestigious events like the Cold Climate Wine Competition and Radici del Sud. Jeff seamlessly divides his time between Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the wine-rich Dijon, France! Dive deeper into Jeff’s world at https://foodwineclick.com/

Alexander Chetchikov, CEO and Founder of Luxury Lifestyle Awards, commented, “We are incredibly fortunate to have these exceptional individuals join our Advisory Board. Their combined experience, knowledge, and passion for the wine & spirits sector will undoubtedly elevate our efforts to celebrate and recognize luxury producers globally.”

For more information about the Luxury Lifestyle Awards and its initiatives, visit https://luxurylifestyleawards.com/awards