What is the difference between a sommelier and an oenologist?

Although they share a lot of knowledge, the sommelier and the winemaker play very different roles.
different within the wine industry.

Winemaker

The winemaker is responsible for all wine production. They are generally graduates in oenology or
agricultural engineers, who work in the wineries supervising each one of the processes.

They are responsible for deciding the best times to harvest the grape harvest, evaluate the must and, in
essence, measure each of the parameters that make a good wine.

In the past, winemakers worked mainly in laboratories. No entanto, hoje
it is much more common to see them in their own farms and wineries, going from there to there controlling and
medindo.

Sommelier

On the contrary, a sommelier is the one who accompanies the winemaking process. Its role revolves around
service and education, providing their knowledge to the diners to ensure that the tasting
the wines is a unique experience.

He must be more than a wine connoisseur: he must be a true communicator.
That is why, in addition to his knowledge of tasting, varieties and winemaking, he must have
extensive knowledge of history and geography.

He is used to work mainly in restaurants and hotels, although he can also be
seen in wineries, dealing with everything related to enotourism.

At the same time, they can be independently contracted to lead
tastings or provide training.

However, as already mentioned, the role of these professionals focuses, above all, on communication.

Whether it is for the diners of a restaurant or through social networks and media: the sommelier is
responsible for disseminating knowledge about wine in an accurate and dynamic way for those who
quiser ouvir.

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