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DWWA judge profile: Salvatore Castano

Salvatore Castano is a judge at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards.

Salvatore Castano

Salvatore Castano, originally from Giardini Naxos (Taormina), began his career in London as a Commis Sommelier in one of Alain Ducasse’s restaurants, The Dorchester.

He is currently Head Sommelier & On Trade Advisor at Friarwood, a famous wine boutique in the London.

In November 2021, he won the Best Sommelier of Europe and Africa Competition organised by ASI.

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