DWWA judge profile: Emanuel Pesqueira
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Emanuel Pesqueira is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Emanuel Pesqueira
Emanuel Pesqueira, often regarded as “the perfect host” from an early age, has built a 20-year career mastering luxury hospitality. His journey spans roles such as head chef, head sommelier, and group head of wine, working with esteemed establishments like Crystal Cruises, Red Carnation Hotel Group, 67 Pall Mall Club, and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.
As the founder of Pesqueira Global Luxury Hospitality Consulting & Management, Emanuel specializes in crafting world-class experiences for luxury hotels, private yachts, and exclusive properties. His expertise includes private wine tastings, underwater wine aging, bespoke wine-pairing dinners, and strategic wine and spirits sales development.
With a passion for wine and gastronomy shaped by travels to over 3,500 cities, Emanuel brings a unique perspective to curating unforgettable guest experiences. His mission is to elevate hospitality into an art form, ensuring every detail reflects sophistication and personalized care.
Emanuel joined DWWA for the first time as a judge in 2019.
See more of Emanuel’s work on his website and follow him on Instagram.
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Born and raised in India, Shivani is the awards manager at Decanter, managing the 300-strong cohort of worldwide judges for the world's largest wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards, ensuring a seamless judging process and driving the competitive integrity of the awards. After earning a master’s in wine management from the Burgundy School of Business, she moved to London in 2016 and completed her WSET diploma. While Burgundy holds a special place in her heart, Champagne is her go-to bottle. Alongside her full-time role, she has been dipping her toes into wine writing, relishing the opportunity to bring wine stories to the surface.