I am: Mirco Tarducci, Group Beverage Manager, Steves (WA Committee) |
I became a Committee member to: I joined the committee to help existing and aspiring young wine professionals develop their skills and learn their craft in a friendly, inclusive, positive environment, and to share my passion for this industry. Hospitality has changed in the past decade and is becoming more inclusive but still needs a lot of work. |
My background is: I grew up in Italy and arrived in Australia in 2012 where I have spent the last 10 years (with a break of 2 years while I was in Macao). I started in hospitality while studying like many others do, just to realise how much I love this industry.I discovered a passion for wine in 2013 and enrolled in WSET Level 2 and haven’t looked back since. I’ve passed WSET Level 3 and Court of Master Sommelier Certified and am currently preparing for my Advanced and ASI certification. I always strive to learn more.The highlight of my career was winning the Ruinart Challenge for Hong Kong and Macao in 2019. |
One thing people may not know about me is… I keep my shirts arranged by colour in the closet. From white all the way to black. |
The motto I live by is: Don’t be afraid of trying. Good days make you happy, bad ones give you experience. |
My dream indulgence would be: To open a bottle of Monfortino with my grandfather, who is the person I inherited my wine passion from and who loves Piedmont wines. |
What I enjoy most about being a part of the wine industry is … The connection we can establish with people through the passion for wine. |