Rioja: An Icon Adapts
Five important trends are paving the way for the growth of Rioja wines. Our own Monika Bielka-Vescovi investigates.
Monika Bielka-Vescovi DipWSET serves as director of NVWA headquarters, coordinating everything from classes to trips. She’s also a mentor and WSET Certified instructor for every level, from L1 to Diploma - and an Institute of Masters of Wine, stage 2 candidate. Originally from Poland, Monika is the founder of the Polish wine school, Szkoła Sommelierów, as well as founder and honorary president of the Polish Women and Wine Association. Her work as an international wine judge, wine journalist and educator has taken her all over the world. In 2019, Monika was awarded the Polish Women of Wine Award by Kobiety i Wino. She was also named Best Female Entrepreneur by Law Business Quality Magazine in 2017, and recognized as one of 25 females that inspire small business success by Twój Styl Magazine.
Five important trends are paving the way for the growth of Rioja wines. Our own Monika Bielka-Vescovi investigates.
Women and Wine By Monika Bielka-Vescovi Wine is a drink that brings people together, and women have always known how to create connections. Historically women were gatherers. They have gathered food and shared it with their communities. Throughout history, the role of women in society has changed, and women were not always able to express …
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