Augusto is a Master of Wine candidate, Certified WSET Educator, and an enthusiastic advocate for Italian wine. He holds a degree in Economy and Management, complemented by international experience in the US. After gaining first-hand sommelier experience in Umbria, he pursued advanced hospitality studies at the Swiss Hotel Management School in Montreux, Switzerland, before relocating to London. In the UK, he rose through the ranks from sommelier to Head Sommelier roles across luxury hospitality environments including The Four Seasons, Edwardian Hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and private members’ clubs. He has also served as Group Wine Education Manager at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, where he designed bespoke training programmes tailored to both casual and high-end venues. In June 2023, Augusto was ranked amongst the top 100 Sommeliers in the UK, and in June 2025 he received the “Excellence in Education” award at the Taylor’s Port Top 100 Sommeliers UK — a prestigious recognition of his outstanding contribution to wine education.