Best Sommelier in the World 2004
Enrico Bernardo
Enrico Bernardo (born in Lombardy) is an Italian sommelier elected 'Best Sommelier in the World' in 2004, making him the youngest to receive this distinction. 'Personally, this victory represents the culmination of many efforts, even a liberation. The long preparation for the competition, combined ...
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About Enrico Bernardo
Enrico Bernardo (born in Lombardy) is an Italian sommelier elected ‘Best Sommelier in the World’ in 2004, making him the youngest to receive this distinction. ‘Personally, this victory represents the culmination of many efforts, even a liberation. The long preparation for the competition, combined with the stress of the contest, made the last weeks quite challenging,’ he states.
He is intrigued and fascinated by the notions of balance, coherence between ingredients, and harmony of flavors. His curiosity, the exceptional development of his senses, and his demand for quality naturally find their ideal ground on the wine route, which is also conducive to his continuous search for innovation. Thus, he decides to travel the world in search of new discoveries: ‘Discovering the wines of the world is discovering the people, and, mischievously, I would say that this is the best juice I find in the vineyard.’