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Matthew Citriglia
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
A Master Sommelier and Spanish Wine Scholar, Matthew Citriglia has worked at the point where service meets scholarship and trade education. The craft here is not presentation for its own sake; it is the discipline of teaching others how to read what is in the glass and talk about it with accuracy.
The Path
Since 2004, Matthew Citriglia has served on the board of directors of Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, a position inside one of the field’s most recognized institutions and one that reflects years spent helping shape standards from within. He has also served as director of education of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits Florida, bringing a teacher’s discipline to a trade built on nuance, memory, and trust.
The Work Today
Today, he serves as Director of Education at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits Florida, where the work centers on wine and spirits education. The job asks for more than command of the material: it requires patience, precision, and the ability to turn technical knowledge into something useful for people working the trade every day. In a parallel role, he is Director of Wine Education for the East Region at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Taken together, those posts make him a point person for instruction across the trade, with a professional life defined by pedagogy and the repeated task of making information accessible, memorable, and practical.
Acclaim
Two credentials anchor Matthew Citriglia’s standing in the field: Master Sommelier and Spanish Wine Scholar. They are not decorative labels; they mark a career built on rigorous study and sustained commitment to Wine Education. The voice is consistent with the work: direct, professional, and centered on education. Even when speaking about himself, he returns to the same discipline that defines the role—clarity, seriousness, and a focus on putting knowledge into words that travel beyond the room.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Matthew Citriglia's current role?
As of 2026, Matthew Citriglia is Director of Education.
What is Matthew Citriglia known for?
Wine and spirits education.
What recognition has Matthew Citriglia received?
Master Sommelier.
