Silvia Stefanuca Serban

Fine Drinks & Taste Futures Specialist

About

**Silvia Ștefănucă-Șerban is a Fine Drinks & Taste Futures Specialist, Water Sommelier, Sake Sommelier and WSET Level 3 wine professional working at the intersection of beverages, gastronomy, sensory culture and hospitality.** With over 14 years of experience in hospitality and events, she develops sensory evaluations, beverage narratives, pairing programs and educational experiences for producers, hospitality businesses and international audiences. Her expertise spans natural mineral water, wine, sake, tea, coffee, no & low alcohol, food pairing and emerging beverage trends. Silvia created Romania’s first restaurant water menu and has delivered professional masterclasses, corporate workshops and media commentary on water, taste and beverage culture. She also serves as a juror for the global drinks awards and contributes to international conversations around water, gastronomy and the future of drinking.

Education

Academia de Studii Economice din București

Master's degree, Risk Management / December, 2013

Academia de Studii Economice din București

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Comert / December, 2011

Universitatea din București

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government / December, 2011

Experience

Conac Polizu

Project Manager / May, 2012 — Present

Courtesy of 1887. Courtesy of Romanian boyards. A splendid redecorated manor awaits you in the middle of the nature to pamper yourself with an exquisite stay.

Lucrător independent

Sake Sommelier / September, 2024 — Present

Water Sommelier / March, 2023 — Present

Certified Water Sommelier with a special talent for food pairings.

Wild Aqua drinks

Sales Executive / July, 2022 — Present

Accenture

Transaction Representative / October, 2011 — May, 2012

French Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Intern / September, 2010 — December, 2010

Events and Communication Department Commercial Department

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