wine expert

In 2015, Tardi became the first-ever Prosecco US Ambassador of Conegliano Valdobbiadene.

His new book, Champagne, Uncorked: The House of Krug and the Timeless Allure of the World’s Most Celebrated Drink” (Hachette 2016) recently won a Gourmand Best
in the World Award.

 WSET Advanced Level 3 Award, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Italian Wine Scholar (IWS), and Champagne Master certificate.

wine writer

Tardi has worked as a chef, restaurateur, sommelier and consultant in some of New York City’s finest restaurants, and frequently writes for publications including The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits, Decanter, Seven Fifty Daily, Wine Folly and Food Arts. Author of Romancing the Vine– a book about life in Piemonte, Italy that focuses on the cultivation and harvest of the region’s celebrated Barolo wine. (James Beard Award for Best Wine and Spirits Book of 2006.)

wine educator

As a popular wine educator and speaker, Tardi loves to teach professionals and wine lovers about the basics of wine and wine regions.
He is an instructor at the Wine Scholar Guild (Italian Wine Scholar™ Study & Certification Program) and the International Culinary Center in New York City and is a frequent guest lecturer at institutions worldwide as well as wine conferences like SommComm and
Society of Wine Educators

Founder of the New York Wine Studio.
Private tastings can be arranged at your
location of choice for any sized group.