Drink well, without intimidation.
An Apulian winemaker who speaks your language: literally. C.A.V.A. courses, private wine & olive oil tastings, and authentic experiences discovering Salento with an expert friend, not a professor.
The Approach
Scientific depth and genuine passion, without heavy jargon.
Not just a sommelier
Scientific background and harvest vintages across Italy, France, New Zealand, and California.
4 languages
Tastings and experiences fully accessible to international travelers and guests.
No heavy jargon
No pretension: wine returns to what it was meant to be — a shared pleasure.
Authentic
Historic masserias, centuries-old bush vines, and family cellars in Salento.
Panoramica
Experiences & Formats
From introductory wine workshops to private tastings and venue coaching.
C.A.V.A.
Wine Discovery Course
Designed to liberate you from intimidation and learn how to recognize aromas, grape varieties, and pairings with confidence.
- Visual, olfactory, and palate tasting fundamentals
- 2 handpicked wines tasted in each session
Private & Small Group Tastings
Wine & Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Salento
An intimate sensory journey exploring iconic regional wines and artisanal olive oils narrated in 4 languages.
- Selection of regional wines and premium EVO oils
- Cellar visit or private tasting room
Storytelling Wine Dinners
For Restaurants & Wineries
Meticulous food-and-wine pairing curation and engaging tableside storytelling to elevate the dining experience.
- Curated menu and wine pairings
- Engaging tableside narrative
Corporate Events & Team Building
Wine Formats in Apulia
Blind tasting battles and sensory challenges to inspire teams in scenic Apulian masseria settings.
- High-engagement interactive challenges
- Logistics and partner venue support
Staff Coaching & Wine List Consulting
For Restaurants & Wine Bars
Empower staff into confident wine storytellers who know how to advise guests and elevate wine list sales.
- Wine storytelling and confident table service
- Wine list engineering and optimization
Brand Advocacy & Representation
Brand Ambassador & Trade Fairs
Representing territorial excellence with enological rigor and charismatic multilingual communication.
- Technical presentation to buyers and enthusiasts
- Support at wine expos and exhibitions
C.A.V.A. — Wine Discovery
"Have you ever held back your thoughts on a wine for fear of being wrong?"
C.A.V.A. liberates you from intimidation. Five casual evening sessions to look, smell, and taste wine with confidence.
5 evening workshops in welcoming wine bars • Core concepts and 2 wines per session
Do I need prior experience?
No, the course starts from scratch for curious enthusiasts.
What if I miss a session?
You will receive lecture notes and a full session debrief.
Is there a certificate?
Yes, a certificate of completion is awarded at the end.
Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
An intimate tasting session exploring Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, and artisanal olive oil explained directly by a winemaker.
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
1-2 hours in partner masserias • For couples and small groups
The winemaker who speaks your language
My name is Alessandro Bene. After completing my degree in Viticulture and Enology, master studies in Montpellier, and four harvests across Italy, France, New Zealand, and California, I chose to bring wine education directly to people.
Drinking well means understanding the land, honoring agricultural craft, and savoring each glass simply.
Wine is conviviality, culture, and shared joy.
— Alessandro Bene
Diario Visivo
Moments & Captures
Scenes, faces, and shared glasses across Salento.
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Per informazioni sui corsi, disponibilità per degustazioni o un saluto.
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