by VinoLino​​
Curated wine tastings, events and advice for private and corporate clients.​
Led by Renata Kubala, a wine specialist certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
SERVICES
Guided wine tastings
Tailored sessions for private events, wine clubs, restaurants, wine bars and corporate gatherings
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Wine travel & design
Custom wine trips — planned and/or guided (with linguistic and cultural insight).
Curation & advice
Cellar planning, wine selection for celebrations, thoughtful gifting and event pairing.
Staff training
Professional wine training for restaurants, wine bars, on-trade teams and importers.
Every session is adapted to the group
The level of detail can be turned up or down, budgets and complexity adjusted to the occasion, and non-alcoholic wines are always an option. Blind tastings, games and quizzes can be added for an extra interactive touch.
WHY I DO IT
During a work trip to Florence, I encountered a Brunello di Montalcino that changed everything. How could a beverage feel like silk, so rich and layered? With the guide’s help, I realised there was a whole world behind what I was tasting — expressive, nuanced, and structured in ways that resonated with how I experience music.
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My aim is to share that sense of discovery through tasting and learning, grounded in solid knowledge and curiosity. Anyone can learn to tune their nose and palate the way they learn to listen: with attention, openness, and joy.
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Wine is a handcrafted expression of culture, shaped by history, place, and countless decisions from vineyard to cellar, all underpinned by science. It is complex — and that’s part of its beauty. My goal is not to simplify it, but to make that complexity approachable rather than intimidating.
WHO I AM
I am a certified wine specialist and professional violinist with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, based in Norway.
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Wine has also become a central part of my professional life, leading me to pursue formal studies through WSET, having completed Level 3 and currently pursuing the Diploma, alongside several years of experience at the Norwegian Wine Monopoly (Vinmonopolet). Working within the system provided valuable insider perspective — from tastings and trade fairs to direct contact with importers and producers, hands-on consumer advising, and the opportunity to learn from exceptionally knowledgeable colleagues. This combination of structured study and practical experience continues to shape the way I understand and communicate about wine.
Born in Brazil into a family of classical musicians, I grew up surrounded by music, with rehearsals and concerts woven into daily life. My formal music studies later took me to Germany and then to Norway. Working across languages — Portuguese, English, Norwegian and German — allows me to offer added linguistic and cultural insight, particularly in the context of wine travel and international collaborations.
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VinoLino is the space where my two worlds connect.
BOOK YOUR SESSION
For inquiries — including availability and rates — please get in touch via email or phone listed below.
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If you’re based in Trondheim, Norway, I can easily come to you and recommend central venues suitable for tastings and private events. I’m also available for digital tastings and courses, and can travel for in-person events when travel expenses are covered.