Meet Orietta

Donna con vestito blu con bicchiere di vino rosso.

My name Orietta Gianjorio. In 2001, I became a 3rd Level Sommelier. Then, I did the same certifications for olive oil, honey, and chocolate. But in my career, I taste it all, from onion to dandelion.

When I moved to California, I was so fortunate to start my collaboration with the University of California in Davis for a study that uncovered olive oil fraud and allowed for a new law and labeling system for extra virgin olive oil. This experience allowed me to work in research for quality standards with Fortune 500 companies and incredible academic organizations, such as the University of California, the California Olive Oil Council, the Robert Mondavi for Food and Wine Science, The Honey and Pollination Center, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Culinary Institute of America.

Thanks to the success of my books, I was asked to create unique tastings and paring experiences for wineries in California. That is how I fell in love with hospitality! I attended Cornell Leadership program and I jumped full force into the hospitality industry. I have trained employees of countless renowned Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries in hospitality and marketing to offer remarkable experiences and increase sales. For them, I have also designed and hosted many luxury food and wine tours, taking guests on trips of their lifetime.

I have been very lucky to collaborate with many talented and Michelin starred chefs developing their recipes with the finest ingredients and designing a balanced olive oil and wine list.

Thanks to my master in journalism and my background in TV, I helped producers market their products on all media outlets, including national and international television where I have created, hosted and produced several TV shows.

Because I believe that we need to start a healthy relationship with good food at a young age, I published a few children’s books, and I like to lead book readings and tastings dedicated to children.

I am very blessed to connect with consumers and hospitality leaders on a daily basis. After 20 years, I still enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion.

More about Orietta

Orietta Gianjorio Sensory Work

I have spent part of my career working in sensory evaluation. A Sensory Specialist is a highly trained analytical tool capable of detecting, quantifying and describing all sensory characteristics (negative or positive) of specific food and beverage by looking, smelling and tasting. Thanks to my certifications, I have tasted: wine, olive oil, honey, chocolate and more.

Tasting Life

Tasting Life- diaries of a professional taster is a unique YouTube show that follows the life of a Sensory Specialist. Tasting Life combines education, food, travel, lifestyle, conviviality and a healthy approach to food, while giving a very exclusive sneak peak inside the life of a Professional Taster: Orietta Gianjorio!