Luciano's love affair with wine began not in a tasting room, but at the dinner table, where food, conversation, and a well-chosen bottle have always been inseparable. Born in the Dominican Republic and shaped by years of travel across Europe, South America, and beyond, he brings a global palate and an eye for the details that transform a trip from good to unforgettable.

A Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers of America, Luciano founded Elliano Wine Journeys to share what he believes wine travel can be at its best: deeply educational, impeccably executed, and unapologetically luxurious. His background as founder of Elliano Design, a luxury interior design practice, reflects the same sensibility he brings to every journey. Beauty matters. Details matter. The difference between good and extraordinary is always in the execution.

He believes wine education should be rigorous but never intimidating, and that the path to expertise is paved with curiosity, good questions, and plenty of practice.

When he's not scouting vineyards in Burgundy or refining an itinerary down to the perfect lunch stop, you'll find him in Minneapolis with his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, probably planning the next adventure.