Gianluca Di Taranto

Gianluca Di Taranto is a Belgian sommelier, wine director, and hospitality entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in fine dining and wine curation. Born to a Puglian father and Brussels-born mother, he has established himself as one of Belgium's most accomplished wine professionals through his work at renowned establishments across Europe.

Di Taranto began his full-time career in gastronomy in 2003 as a sommelier and wine director at Spiga d'Oro, his family's restaurant in Mechelen. Over the years, he has contributed to some of Europe's most acclaimed dining establishments, including three-Michelin-starred venues Zilte and Osteria Francescana in Modena, as well as Piazza Duomo in Alba. He also worked with two-Michelin-starred The Jane in Antwerp and the Michelin-starred Sanglier Durbuy Adventures group in Durbuy.

Di Taranto holds numerous prestigious wine credentials, including the Sommelier-Conseil Diploma, WSET Diploma, and ASI Gold Diploma. He is one of only two VIA Italian Wine Ambassadors in Belgium. His competitive achievements include winning Best Sommelier of Belgium in both 2019 and 2020, Gault & Millau Best Sommelier in 2018, Best Sommelier of Copa Jerez 2025, and Best Winelist of BeLux in 2025.

As an author, Di Taranto has written the "Wine Class" book series, published by Lannoo for the Belgian market. His expertise spans wine sourcing, curation, strategic development, and market insight, developed through his dual experience in restaurant operations and the wine industry.

Di Taranto is currently developing Ca'Vista, an integrated hospitality concept combining wine import and retail, restaurant, wine bar, event space, and boutique bed & breakfast. Located in Keerbergen, strategically positioned near Antwerp, Brussels, Leuven, and Mechelen, Ca'Vista is scheduled to open in January 2027. The project represents his comprehensive vision for hospitality centered around wine expertise and guest experience.

Fluent in English, French, Dutch, and Italian, Di Taranto brings international perspective to his work in the Belgian and European wine scene.

Gianluca Di Taranto was Best Sommelier of Belgium 2019-2020 and Gault & Millau Best Sommelier of BeLux 2018. He is ASI Certified and works as head sommelier at The Jane restaurant in Antwerp. He offers consulting services, tastings, workshops and masterclasses.

Full name	Gianluca Di Taranto
Role	Owner and Sommelier
Organization	Ca'Vista
Country	Belgium
Industry	Hospitality
Specialties	Wine Direction · Sommelier Services · Fine Dining Operations · Wine Curation · Restaurant Consulting · Hospitality Development
Languages	en, fr, nl, it
Consulting rate	EUR 145 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Sommelier Gianluca Di Taranto scores at Copa Jerez national pre-selection — Sherry Wines (2026-04-09)
  Sommelier Gianluca Di Taranto and chef Arnout Desmedt competed in the 10th Copa Jerez national pre-selection competition.
• Meet head sommelier Gianluca Di Taranto at The Jane Antwerp — The Jane Antwerp (2026-04-09)
  Gianluca Di Taranto serves as head sommelier at The Jane restaurant in Antwerp.

• Gianluca Di Taranto - All things wine
• The Jane Antwerp Facebook Post about Head Sommelier Gianluca Di Taranto (Facebook)

• The Jane Antwerp Facebook Post about Head Sommelier Gianluca Di Taranto (Facebook)

• Writings - Gianluca Di Taranto Sommelier

• Career and Recognitions - Gianluca Di Taranto
• Gianluca Di Taranto Copa Jerez Competition Coverage

Expert	Role	Country	Rate	Languages
Inge Waeles	Co-Owner & Co-CEO, Boury restaurant, Bourynomie Bv - Bowati Bv	Belgium	EUR 150/hr	nl, en, fr
Jules Gahide	Founder, Wintercircus, 't Kanon, Amigo, La Matta, AMO	Belgium	EUR 75/hr
Margaux Verbeeck	Project Manager, KNSA-Hospitality	Belgium	EUR 100/hr
Steven De Graeve	Masters Of Hospitality - regisseur van jouw gastbeleving, SDG Learning	Belgium	EUR 95/hr	nl, en, fr
Tim Agon	Founder, DishPlay		EUR 150/hr
Tim Boury	Owner & Chef van Restaurant Boury***, Bourynomie BV	Belgium	EUR 200/hr	nl, en, fr

• Book Gianluca Di Taranto on TinRate
• Gianluca Di Taranto - Independent Sommelier (company)
• Gianluca Di Taranto - All things wine (linkedin)
• Career and Recognitions - Gianluca Di Taranto
• Services - Gianluca Di Taranto Sommelier
• Contact - Gianluca Di Taranto Sommelier
• Writings - Gianluca Di Taranto Sommelier
• The Jane Antwerp Facebook Post about Head Sommelier Gianluca Di Taranto
• Gianluca Di Taranto Copa Jerez Competition Coverage

1. Gianluca Di Taranto - Sommelier website — accessed 2026-04-09
2. Career and recognitions page — accessed 2026-04-09
3. LinkedIn profile — accessed 2026-04-09