Marcella Petersen
Wine Consultant
I was born in New York City. I began working in the restaurant industry during college in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My involvement at Acorn and the fine dining and farm-to-table driven experience inspired me to continue growing in the food and wine industry. After graduating, I spent two years apprenticing at Château du Nord vineyard in the Médoc region of France. I moved to Chicago and worked at Verdura as Sommelier for three years before being appointed Beverage Director for the entire Americano Restaurant Group.
In addition to my continuing work with Americano, I also host wine classes and curate the experience for special events, and was recently named Best New Sommelier by Santé Magazine.
Love of Wine
...ushering in a new generation of wine lovers with her accessible approach to wine education.
- Santé Magazine
Impeccable Taste
Marcella’s deep curiosity and passion for the process of winemaking are a credit to our industry.
- Jean-Luc Robespierre, winemaker at Château du Nord
Creative Spirit
Marcella approaches each event with a fresh palate and a creative spirit--Americano Group wouldn’t be the same without her!
- Karen Roberts, head chef at VerduraI specialize in curating memorable experiences with wine. Whether you’re looking to highlight a less-known region, explore natural and biodynamic wine, or facilitate a particular mood, I would love to help.