A Swiss Sommelier-Led Consultancy

Wine, with a
sense of place.

Wine · Hospitality · Travel · Culture

A Swiss sommelier-led consultancy creating thoughtful wine programs, experiences and journeys around the world.

Lara Cafiero collaborating with a chef during a dining experience

Beyond the bottle.

Wine can be a profession, a passion, a business — or a way of understanding a place.

We work across wine and hospitality to create thoughtful programs, experiences and journeys for people who want to engage with wine more deeply.

Four core practices

01 — 04
01Hospitality

Wine Programs & Consulting

For restaurants, hotels, private clubs and hospitality groups.

  • Wine-list development & buying
  • Supplier strategy & wine costing
  • By-the-glass & seasonal programming
  • Staff education & ongoing consulting
Develop Your Wine Program
02Private

Your Personal Sommelier

A discreet, high-touch wine advisory for private clients.

  • Personal recommendations & cellar consulting
  • Wine purchasing & dinner pairing
  • Event wine selection & private tastings
  • Restaurant guidance & virtual consultations
Work With a Sommelier
03Travel

Wine Journeys

Personalized travel built around wine, food, culture and place.

  • Custom itineraries & winery access
  • Private tastings & restaurant curation
  • Regional discovery & culinary experiences
  • Future hosted journeys
Plan a Wine Journey
04Education & Brands

Wine Education & Collaboration

For individuals, hospitality teams, wineries, importers and brands.

  • Private wine education & workshops
  • Corporate tastings & staff training
  • Brand and product education
  • Culinary pairing & wine content
Explore Collaboration

The Philosophy

Wine doesn't exist in isolation.
Wine lives around a table.

It is shaped by place, culture, food, hospitality and the people experiencing it. Our work brings these elements together — helping restaurants, private clients, travelers and brands engage with wine in a more thoughtful and personal way.

Culinary Collaboration

Two perspectives. One table.

Wine and food speak to each other. For projects where that relationship is central, Lara collaborates with chef and culinary consultant Karla Perez to develop pairings, menus and experiences from both sides of the table.

Lara Cafiero, founder and Swiss sommelier

Lara

Lara Cafiero

Wine · Hospitality · Travel

Swiss sommelier and hospitality professional. Founder of the practice, with an MBA in Hospitality and a wine-first perspective on every engagement.

Karla Perez, chef and culinary consultant

Karla

Karla Perez

Food · Culinary · Experience

Chef and culinary consultant specializing in the relationship between food, hospitality and wine.

A different way to experience wine.

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