Marlen Aguilar

Marlen Aguilar has a strong background in the wine industry, with experience in various roles as a sommelier and wine ambassador. Marlen recently worked as the Head Sommelier at Rancho Pescadero. Prior to that, they were the Wine Director at Villa Group Resorts & Spas. Marlen also served as the Head Sommelier at The Excellence Collection. Marlen has extensive experience as a sommelier, including roles at Mia Restaurant, Passion by Martin Berasategui, and Paradisus Playa del Carmen. Marlen started their career at Paradisus Playa del Carmen as a Wine Steward and later transitioned to the position of Jr Sommelier. Marlen also worked as a Wine Ambassador at Bodegas Pinord S.A. Their work experience spans from 2013 to the present.

Marlen Aguilar earned a Licenciatura degree in Negocios Gastronómicos y Empresas Turísticas from Universidad La Concordia. In addition, Marlen obtained several certifications including 2nd Level Certified Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers in August 2018, 2nd Level WSET from WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust in November 2017, and 1st Level Introductory Course Examination from The Court of Master Sommeliers in August 2017.