It’s only natural that Jacob would represent the Ca’ del Bosco portfolio for Santa Margherita USA. Jacob’s quest for quality, desire to educate and passion for the finer things in life led him to join the group in 2019. He’s been sharing the love for Franciacorta ever since.
In 2009, he set the goal of passing the Master Sommelier exam and garnered experience most notably as the Sommelier at Aria Restaurant in Atlanta, and as Sommelier of The Georgian Room at the Cloister in Sea Island. After the intense restaurant experience, Jacob spent five years working as an ambassador for a renown Italian producer.
He earned his Advanced Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers at the age of 24, making him one of the youngest to have achieved this certification. In addition, Jacob is a Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified Specialist of Spirits and was named one of the Best New Sommeliers of 2012 by Wine & Spirits magazine and is the Founding
President of the Southeastern Sommelier Society.
Considered the industry standard for Franciacorta (Lombardia), Ca’ del Bosco is of paramount importance to the Santa Margherita family of wines, serving as the example for unwavering commitment to purity and quality. Today, Ca’ del Bosco is one of the top awarded wineries of Franciacorta receiving more than 40 “Tre Bicchieri” from the
Gambero Rosso Food and Wine Guide, Italy’s highest wine award.