Ep. 2746 From Almaty to Verona: Inside the Italian Sommelier Challenge with Leonid Kirsanov | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2746 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova speaks with Leonid Kirsanov, Head Sommelier at La Vue Restaurant in Saint Petersburg and the winner of the Italian Sommelier Challenge held during the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2026.
Returning to Almaty for the second consecutive year, Leonid claimed first place in the competition, earning a scholarship to attend the prestigious Vinitaly International Academy Flagship Edition in Verona in 2027.
Now in its third year, the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow, held in Almaty…
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