Since an early age Anibal Calcagno has been interested in wine. At 19 years old while working as a server
and bartender he bought his first wine book. He researched and knew everything about the wines on
that list. Destined to be a sommelier he continued to study wines and knew a door would open soon.
In 2005 Brenner’s Steakhouse owned by Landry’s Restaurants in Houston Texas gave him an opportunity
to work as a sommelier one day a week and eventually he became the wine director for that concept.
Looking for new challenges he assisted with several wine programs and wine events within the Landry’s
family of restaurants. He was transferred to New York to run the wine program at Vic & Anthony’s
Steakhouse. He stayed in New York and ran the fun craft cocktail program and wrote the wine list for
Indian Accent in New York City.
Anibal has competed and placed in past Texsom Sommelier competitions. He currently volunteers and
servers as an adviser for SommCon. His beverage programs have received press and awards from
several publications. He has certifications through The Court of Master Sommeliers, Society of Wine
Educators, and the International Sommelier Guild. He has overseen several award-winning beverage
programs in high profile restaurants. He is currently enjoying working as the Wine Director for Oceans
New York.