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Cristina Mercuri
Master of Wine
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i. Biography
Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Cristina Mercuri has built a practice that sits between wine scholarship, communication, and international strategy. In 2015, she founded Mercuri Wine Club and has served as its CEO ever since, setting a standard for wine discourse that keeps precision intact without stripping out pleasure. Her work now spans education, editorial writing, and representation, held together by a disciplined, public-facing approach to the trade.
Coming Up
Cristina Mercuri first trained at WSET in 2018, formalizing a commitment that had already become sustained and deliberate. Before moving fully into wine, she worked as a lawyer in international law at international law firms until 2015, building the precision, stamina, and analytical discipline that later shaped her position in wine. That same year, she founded Mercuri Wine Club and began leading it as founder and CEO. She is also wine editor of Forbes Italia, brand ambassador of Mack & Schühle Italia, and international judge of Decanter World Wine Awards since 2026.
Where They Are Now
Since 2015, Cristina Mercuri has led Mercuri Wine Club as founder and CEO, with an approach that balances expertise and accessibility. As wine editor of Forbes Italia, the work depends on clarity as much as knowledge; as brand ambassador of Mack & Schühle Italia, that same restraint carries into representation. Across these roles, wine education and strategy remain the core of the practice, with communication running through both. The underlying position is direct: wine can be taught and discussed with authority without becoming closed off or remote. That line from law to wine was not a break so much as a controlled expansion in scope. From international law firms to WSET in 2018, then from founder to editor, ambassador, and judge, the progression reflects a career built on discipline, discernment, and repeated application of the same standards in different settings.
In Their Words “We believe that wine education and communication can achieve the highest levels of excellence and authority while remaining accessible and enjoyable.” “It was a very tough journey, involving daily study and no shortcuts.”
Honors
Cristina's honors include Master of Wine.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Cristina
What is Cristina Mercuri's current role?
As of 2026, Cristina Mercuri is Founder and CEO.
Where did Cristina Mercuri train or study?
Cristina Mercuri trained at WSET.
What recognition has Cristina Mercuri received?
Master of Wine (2026).
