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DWWA Regional Chair for Central Italy: Andy Howard MW

Andy Howard MW is the Regional Chair for Central Italy at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Andy Howard MW

Andy Howard MW became a Master of Wine in 2011 and runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing. Howard previously worked for Marks & Spencer as a buyer for over 30 years and was responsible for Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, Italy, North and South America, South Africa, England, Port and Sherry.

Andy has a keen interest in the wines from South West France; he owns a house in Gaillac where he made wine for six vintages

Howard is a Decanter contributing editor and writes a regular column on the UK wine retail trade for JancisRobinson.com.

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