WINE HUNTER

Andrea Balzani, La Scamperia’s wine selector

Andrea Balzani, La Scamperia’s wine selector and expert, has been hunting down wines he hopes will kindle your emotions as they are poured into your glass … in all the right colours to complement your food...and whose heady bouquets will take you on journeys to different places - without ever having to leaving your seat...
“His eyes are penetrating and enquiring, constantly moving around to see what is going on, after all, something unexpected, something enjoyable could happen at any time ...
His senses are all he needs to find his way on a never-ending journey.
His experiences - in life and professionally - are all the result of his insatiable curiosity and have provided the knowledge and emotions that he brings to his ceaseless quest to seek out the best that the worlds of food and wine have to offer. Anyone that places themselves in his hands can be sure that they are about to embark on a gratifying and emotional journey that will seduce all their senses. “
He has represented Versilia (NW Tuscany) in the Italian Association of Sommeliers since 2006 and has also received various prestigious awards including:
• Best Sommelier in Tuscany in 2004
• Best Sommelier in Italy in a restaurant - 2004 Italian Wine Oscars
• The Italian Association of Sommelier’s Best Wine Cellar to Visit winner 2004