Arthur Azevedo, Educator, Freelance Journalist and President of Sommeliers Association Brazil
Arthur's work has earned him titles from entities such as Commanderie du Bontemps Médoc et Graves-Sauternes et Barsac in Bordeaux, and the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.
Arthur Azevedo is the first Brazilian to obtain the title of "Formador Homologado del Vino de Jerez", granted by the Consejos Reguladores del Marco de Jerez. His work wine training and promotion has earned him titles from prestigious entities such as Commanderie du Bontemps Médoc et Graves-Sauternes et Barsac in Bordeaux, and the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.
Originally studying in medicine, Arthur began his studies on wine in 1991, first self-taught, he later joined the Brazilian Association of Sommeliers-SP in 1997. Throughout his career he has had a strong involvement with the ABS-SP, being it’s President for two terms, directing the Professional Sommeliers training course and running all courses on Australian wine.
Also a wine journalist, Arthur was an editor and columnist of Wine Style magazine for five years. He currently writes for TAM Airline’s magazine, TAM nas Nuvens, as well as for several other publications in Brazil. Arthur has also contributed to various international wine books as The World Atlas of Wine and Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine. He is also the editor of artwine.com.br and a consultant for Artwine Wine Consulting.
