In my role as an Italian Master Sommelier, I have been privileged to transition from a distant admirer in the stands. Today, I work alongside the very champions I once watched from afar. Text in English and Italian. "I tasted a wine with respect, I was moved... and almost without realizing it, I was already writing this book. Throughout my career as an Italian Master Sommelier, I have found great satisfaction, but this experience is a gift I keep in my heart. From that spark, an unexpected journey was born. It led me to Fabio Cordella’s project, The Wine of the Champions , and allowed me to meet legendary figures such as Ronaldinho, Seba Frey, Júlio César, Amauri, Iván Zamorano, Ciro Ferrara, Vincent Candela, Samuel Eto’o, Marek Jankulovski, and Giorgio Petrosyan. As well as many new friends. Between shared glasses and authentic bonds, I tell a story defined by passion and sacrifice. This book is dedicated to those who dream without excuses; starting from the bottom and climbing to the top has been a true privilege. After all, careers eventually end—but wine, friendships, and stories linger." Text in English and Italian