The Vinitaly International Academy global community continues to grow steadily with 7 Italian Wine Ambassadors newly certified in Los Angeles. The overall count then raises to 177 accredited members (of which 13 are Experts and 164 Ambassadors), even if the broader alumni community reaches 500 wine professionals worldwide that have been through the program since 2015.

The new Ambassadors certified in Los Angeles are all experienced wine professionals based in the United States and the U.K. and include: Rebecca Lawrence, Massimo Serradimigni, Catherine Stratton, Petra Belliti, Emily Wynbrandt, Orazio Campoli and Sheila Donohue.