Denise Dessena

Denise Dessena is an experienced sommelier and event organizer, currently serving as a relator and professional sommelier for Associazione Italiana Sommelier since April 2016. In addition, Denise has held the position of sales manager and event organizer for several wineries since April 2018. Previous roles include sommelier at XENIA GESTIONI SRLS, where Denise managed the dining room and cellar, and administrative employee at UNIFACTOR DUE SRL, specializing in financial services. Earlier experience encompasses financial promoter at Banca Mediolanum, human resources roles at Xanta SRL, and sales promoter for The HEINEKEN Company. Denise began a career in the hospitality industry as head of the dining room and reception at S’Astore Hotel & Restaurant and worked as chef de rang at Il Pirata. Denise holds a degree in Tourism Economics from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.