María Salvador
About María Salvador
María Salvador is a wine stewardess at Viking Cruises in Basel, with extensive experience in the wine and hospitality industry, including roles as a sommelier and wine consultant.
Title
María Salvador currently holds the position of Wine Stewardess at Viking Cruises in Basel since August 2021. This role involves managing and serving wine selections aboard the cruise, enhancing the experience for travelers with her extensive knowledge of wines.
Previous Positions
María Salvador has a diverse background in the wine and hospitality industry. She worked at Celebrity Cruises, Inc. as a Sommelier from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Sommelier and Tourism Area Manager at Bodega Antigal for 7 months in Maipú, Mendoza in 2018. In 2017, she worked as a Wine Consultant at MOD HOTELS SA and as an F&B Service Consultant at Café de la Patria in San Martín, Mendoza. She also held the position of Sommelier - Maitre d' Restaurant at Hotel Piscis - Las Leñas and served as a Winery Tour Guide at both Bodega y Viñedos Renacer and Bodega Finca Agostino in 2016.
Education and Expertise
María Salvador has pursued extensive education to support her career. She holds a WSET Level 2 in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and an Especialización en Vinos Franceses from École de Vins de Bordeaux. Additionally, she studied International Comex Technician at Universidad de Belgrano and achieved an Especialización en Vinos Españoles from Escuela de Hostelería de Sevilla. She also completed a 3-year program in Sommelier studies at Escuela Internacional de Hoteleria, Turismo y Gastronomía 'Islas Malvinas'.
Specializations and Language Skills
María Salvador specializes in oenotourism, combining her profound knowledge of wine with tourism to craft unique experiences. She possesses a sharp commercial profile, indicating her capability in the business facets of the wine industry. Additionally, María speaks six languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Russian, which greatly enhances her international work capabilities.
Wine Event Organization and Recognition
María has organized numerous wine events in both Argentina and Spain, showcasing her international expertise. She has also served as a taster in various wine contests across these countries, underscoring her recognition and respected standing in the wine industry.