Agnes Futa
Independent Wine Cultural Critic
Rome, Italy
Professional Profile
Agnes Futa is an Italy-based independent wine cultural critic with over 20 years of professional experience in wine tasting, editorial evaluation and institutional roles.
She has served as a panel member and regional coordinator for major Italian wine guides (Bibenda; Vinibuoni d’Italia – Touring Editore), working within structured tasting protocols and final evaluation panels.
Her background includes AIS professional certification, advanced masterclass training in sensory analysis, portfolio coordination for wine import projects, and leadership roles within Fondazione Italiana Sommelier.
Since 2018, she has been founder and editor of Antenna-Vino, an independent platform dedicated to terroir analysis and Mediterranean wine cultures.
Tasting & Editorial Experience
- Wine Taster & Panel Member – Bibenda Editore (Duemilavini; Guida agli Oli d’Italia)
- Regional Coordinator – Vinibuoni d’Italia (Touring Editore)
- Professional Wine Tasting & Editorial Collaborations (2004–present)
- Structured, comparative and vertical tastings across Italian and European wine regions
- Guided masterclasses and thematic tastings for professional and international audiences
Institutional & Professional Roles
- Fiduciario – Fondazione Italiana Sommelier FVG (2016–2019)
- Portfolio Coordination – Futa Wine S.r.l. (2014–2019)
- Wine Educator & Public Speaker (since 2010)
- Founder & Editor – Antenna-Vino (since 2018)
Education & Certification
- AIS Professional Sommelier Diploma
- AIS Advanced Masterclass – Sensory Analysis
- Olive Oil Sensory Analysis Certification
Languages
Italian – Professional
English – Professional Working
Polish – Native