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Your Sommelier

Who is going to host your wine tasting in Turin.

Sommelier and Wine Educator

Julia Cru, DipWSET

Julia is a sommelier and wine educator dedicated to sharing her love for wine culture with foodies, wine enthusiasts, HoReCa operators, and restaurant owners worldwide. Despite initially pursuing a degree in international relations, she discovered her true calling in food and wine. Julia honed her skills as a sommelier at the Italian Sommelier Association and furthered her education at “Alma” The International School of Italian Cuisine, eventually obtaining the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Diploma.

With 18 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Julia began her journey by exporting food ingredients before transitioning to focus on mineral waters and wine. She is passionate about enhancing the dining experience for restaurant guests by introducing innovative concepts in water, wine, and food pairing.

Julia shares her expertise by creating and hosting masterclasses on wine, mineral water, and food pairings, as well as introductory wine courses and tastings at her private wine school, Cultura Liquida, located in Turin, Italy. Renowned for her ability to entertain, Julia makes wine education informative, enjoyable, and engaging. She proudly serves as a S.Pellegrino Ambassador and Ambassador of “Alma” The International School of Italian Cuisine (Parma, Italy).