OUR TEAM
Tatyana Iovko
Owner/Sommelier/Wine Educator
Mariya Papp
Consultant
Mariya Fedunina
Somelier, AWC certificate, WSET 3 level
The WINE HOUSE team comprises individuals for whom wine is an entire world, not just a drink in a glass. All employees have international certificates confirming their knowledge and competence.
The concept of establishing the wine community, WINE HOUSE, is credited to Tatiana Iovko, who serves as the founder, chief sommelier, and international instructor.
Tatiana Iovko has over 20 years of experience in the wine and alcohol industry. She has received training at international schools and continues to improve her qualifications constantly. Tatiana has visited many winemaking regions and wineries, wine exhibitions, and is ready to share not only theoretical knowledge but also personal experience.
Since 2019, Tatiana has been the only official representative and instructor of the International Sommelier Guild Sommelier School in the Baltic countries: Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
Education:
Certified sommelier (Latvia)
Certified International Sommelier Guild instructor
Holder of the International Sommelier Guild Advanced diploma (Florida, USA)
Holder of the WSET Level 3 Advanced in Wines and Spirits diploma (WSET – Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London, UK)
Holder of the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits (WSET – Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London, UK)