Best Sommelier of Italy • Best Sommelier of Australia • ASI Diploma Gold
WSET Diploma • Master Sommelier Candidate
Mattia Antonio Cianca is an internationally recognised sommelier with more than 15 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and among the World’s 50 Best. Born in Rome and trained in Melbourne, he has built a global career that has led him to direct world-class beverage programmes across several continents. He was named Best Sommelier of Australia (2017) and Best Sommelier of Italy (2019), and has represented both countries in prestigious international competitions, from the Best Sommelier of Asia & Pacific in Japan in 2018 to the Best Sommelier of the World in Paris in 2023.
Holder of the ASI Diploma Gold and the WSET Level 4 Diploma, he is also an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and a candidate for the prestigious Master Sommelier title. Beyond competitions, he serves as a judge in international exams and contests, writes professional wine reviews, and collaborates with leading producers and institutions worldwide.
Export & consulting • Champagne expertise • Barrel trading
Exclusive Italian imports • Sustainable producers • On-trade focus (France)
Global export & brand strategy • Boutique portfolio • Project India
India’s first sommelier association • ASI-affiliated • Education & competitions
Tailored offerings that complement existing ventures with first-rate sommelier expertise.
Representation in Europe and abroad through tastings, trade activations, and content creation. Flexible retainers or activity-based engagements available.
Enhance itineraries with world-class sommelier hosting, from private tastings and curated pairings to insider access. Offered as a premium upgrade anywhere in the world.
Vertical tastings, collector dinners, and chef collaborations delivered with precision service and compelling storytelling.
Bespoke sourcing, rare allocations, and long-term cellar strategies for UHNWIs and private clients. Discreet, curated, and relationship-driven.
Tailored masterclasses, staff training, and personalised guidance on WSET, CMS, and ASI pathways, helping teams and individuals achieve the highest standards.
A unique blend of titles, global perspective, and hands-on expertise.
Dual Best Sommelier titles, supported by the ASI Gold Diploma and over a decade of international recognition.
15+ years leading wine programs in Michelin-starred and World’s 50 Best restaurants, alongside representing both Australia and Italy in prestigious ASI competitions, including the World Championship in Paris 2023.
Strong connections with producers, sommeliers, institutions, and luxury partners worldwide.
Proven track record in building successful projects, from export strategies to education initiatives and high-profile tastings, always with a focus on quality, authenticity, and measurable results.
Tell me about your project, audience, and timeline I’ll propose a tailored path forward.
