Welcome to Episode 1181; MW versus MS- Deconstructing the myths Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About the Speakers Caro Maurer MW In 2011 Caro Maurer MW became the first female Master of Wine from the German speaking countries. Since more than 25 years Caro is working as a wine writer. Caro also works as a wine educator for WSET Diploma in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Bordeaux, Paris, Tuscany and Norway. She is deeply involved in the education of MW students at the Institute of Masters of Wine where she is also chair of the Admission Committee and member of the Council. Connect: Facebook: www.facebook.com/caro.maurer.5 Instagram: caro.maurer Twitter: caromaurer Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/caro-maurer-82742723/ About the Speakers Helga Louise Schroeder MS Helga Louise Schroeder MS was born in August 1974. After graduating from school she opted for an apprenticeship as a hotel expert rather than going to university; employments in France, GB, Switzerland and Germany followed suit. At the beginning of 2000s she successfully achieved the Sommelier Diploma (CCI) and from this moment onwards it was literally all about wine. In 2019 she became the first female Master Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, London) of German speaking countries About the Moderator: Pietro Russo Born in 1985 in Marsala from a family long dedicated to winemaking , Pietro Russo graduated with a degree in viticulture and winemaking from Conegliano Veneto and a Master Degree from Bordeaux. His career includes working periods spent in Bordeaux and Languedoc, Andalusia, New Zealand and Piedmont, where he has developed a long hands-on experience in winemaking and an insatiable passion for wine Connect: Instagram: pietro.russo_eno Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/pietro-russo-4a03a6129/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, cin cin!