Chianti Classico Ambassador
The Consortium promotes an international network of representatives of Chianti Classico to support the dissemination of the Consortium’s philosophy in various markets throughout the world.
Ambassadors are selected among qualified sommelier, wine educators, media professionals and trade professionals in the wine industry through three examinations, an on-line test, an oral exam, and a blind tasting.
Personalities from the wine sector who have made and continue make Chianti Classico a household name worldwide are nominated Chianti Classico Ambassador ad Honorem.
Chianti Classico Ambassadors Ad Honorem

Massimo Castellani
Sommelier
Italy

Michael Godel
Journalist & Wine educator
Canada (ON)

Isao Miyajima
Journalist
Japan

Michaela Morris
DipWSET
Canada (BC)

Jeffrey E. Porter
Sommelier
USA

Steven Spurrier
Wine Critic
United Kingdom
Ambassador 2018

Micheal Klinger
Chianti Classico Ambassador
2018 for the USA
Ambassadors 2017

Kler-Yann Bouteiller
Chianti Classico Ambassador
2017 for Québec

Steven Robinson
Chianti Classico Ambassador
2017 for Ontario

Jason Yamasaki
Chianti Classico Ambassador
2017 for British Columbia