She’s a Michelin Sommelier — and here’s What really happens at the table

🍷 Get my free Vintage Chart – your quick guide to choosing the right year: https://thegrandcruaffair.com/?utm_so... 🍷 My Instagram:   / anyagariboldi   Hi! My name is Anya Gariboldi, and I'm a professional Sommelier and Educator. I’m sitting down with Imma, sommelier at the Michelin-starred Seta in Milan, to uncover what really happens behind the Michelin curtain — from the pressure and precision of service to the unspoken rules of wine pairing. We talk about gender dynamics in fine dining, guest psychology, and those hidden sommelier secrets you’ll never see from your table. What you’ll learn in this video: How Michelin sommeliers actually choose wines and build pairings What makes service at a Michelin-star restaurant truly different How sommeliers handle guest egos and high-pressure situations The truth about sexism and hidden biases in the fine dining world If you’ve ever wondered how Michelin sommeliers choose wines, handle impossible guests, or create those “wow” pairings, this episode is your inside look. You’ll walk away seeing wine — and Michelin dining — in a whole new light. Cheers, Anya 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Anya & Imma 01:00 – What It’s Really Like Working at a Michelin-Star Restaurant 04:54 – Sexism and Gender Dynamics in the Wine World 08:15 – Who Gets the Wine List? The Hidden Social Rules 11:20 – Michelin-Level Service: Precision, Pressure, and Perfection 15:30 – Guest Psychology: Ego, Labels & €900 Bottles 21:10 – When the Wine Doesn’t Match the Dish (But Matches the Ego) 27:10 – Backstage Secrets: The Tricks Guests Never Notice 29:30 – Final Thoughts: The Magic Behind Michelin Service 30:45 – Quickfire Round: Real Answers, No Filter 32:58 – Trends and Hidden Gems in the Wine World 34:00 – Conclusion Villa Verganti Veronesi: https://villavergantiveronesi.com/en/ #winereview #sommelier #wineeducation #winetips #Provence #Brunello #Michelin