Leona de Pasquale

Leona De Pasquale is a bilingual wine writer and educator based in London. Born in Taiwan and married to an Italian, she bridges cultures in her writing, with a special focus on Italy, the wines of Taiwan and the growing English wine scene, while staying curious about regions worldwide. She teaches WSET courses up to Diploma level and, through her company Camellia and Vine, combines her twin passions for wine and tea in education and training. A regular judge at international competitions including the Decanter World Wine Awards, she is also pursuing her second MSc in Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College, reflecting her belief in lifelong learning and in bringing teaching to life.