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  • BARBATO Dario
    MW Student United Kingdom

Dario Barbato is a distinguished wine buyer for the San Carlo Group in the UK. His career began in Italy as a seasonal bartender in prestigious hotels such as those in Porto Cervo and Madonna di Campiglio. He then progressed to roles in Riccione, on Cunard Cruise Ships, and at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bermuda. In 2013, he moved to London to work as a bar manager at St. James' Court - Taj Hotel. By 2015, Dario relocated to Manchester, where he took charge of the wine department for a group of 32 Italian and international restaurants, overseeing wine selection, training, and hosting wine events. From the outset, Dario has been passionate about spirits and wines. His curiosity led him to earn the Italian Wine Certificate (AIS). Driven by a desire to expand his knowledge, he embarked on the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) journey, achieving a Diploma in 2021. By 2022, he had become a certified WSET Wine Educator and, in 2024, began the Master of Wine (MW) program. Dario also serves as a wine judge at renowned competitions such as the London Wine Competition, Sommelier Wine Awards, and Concours International de Lyon.

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Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy

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