International Profile
Nicole
Wolbers
Sparkling Wine Curator
Editorial · Speaking · Moderation · Education
I curate conversations around sparkling wine — connecting regions, producers, professionals and audiences through international speaking, moderation, education and independent editorial work.
Curating the world of sparkling wine
Positioning
Nicole Wolbers is an international sparkling wine curator, moderator, speaker and educator based in Germany.
Her work explores sparkling wine as more than a category. It is a cultural landscape shaped by origin, craftsmanship, people and changing international perspectives.
Through masterclasses, stage conversations, editorial analysis and industry dialogue, Nicole connects specialist knowledge with compelling communication.
Her perspective spans Germany's Sekt renaissance, Italy's evolving sparkling wine identity, Cava and Corpinnat, Champagne, Crémant and the wider future of premium sparkling wine.
As founder of Schaumweinmagazin, she has built an independent editorial platform dedicated exclusively to sparkling wine. The publication provides the research, context and depth behind her international speaking, moderation and educational work.
A European perspective on sparkling wine
Nicole's work combines regional expertise with a broader view of how sparkling wine is evolving across Europe.
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German Sekt
The renaissance of premium German sparkling wine, traditional-method production, Riesling, Burgundian varieties and new regional identities.
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Italy
The changing identity of Italian sparkling wine – from Prosecco DOC, Franciacorta and Trentodoc to Alta Langa, Garda DOC and emerging categories.
03
Spain
Cava, Corpinnat, regional identity, long ageing, sustainability and the premium evolution of Spanish sparkling wine.
04
Champagne & Crémant
Traditional-method sparkling wines, changing styles, market positioning and the cultural influence of Champagne and France's Crémant regions.
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Future & Culture
Consumer trends, sustainability, wine tourism, quality communication and the role of sparkling wine in contemporary food and lifestyle culture.
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Education
Masterclasses and educational formats that translate complex production, origin and market topics into engaging experiences for professional and public audiences.
Speaking, moderation and education
Nicole develops and presents formats that combine specialist knowledge with accessible storytelling. Her work ranges from focused masterclasses and keynote impulses to panel conversations, moderated tastings and international industry events.
Speaking
Keynotes, expert talks and concise stage impulses on sparkling wine culture, regional identity, market developments and the future of the category.
Moderation
Panels, producer conversations, industry discussions, public tastings and events requiring informed, independent and engaging guidance.
Education
Masterclasses and bespoke learning formats for trade professionals, producers, organisations and culturally curious audiences.
Selected engagements and credentials
- Circle of Wine Writers – “Sekt-Appeal: Reviving the Luxury Spirit of German Fizz”
- Certified Cava Educator
- DipWSET
- International wine judge
- Spanish Pantry Festival Berlin
- Weinakademiker Club masterclasses
- SparklingB! – Berlin sparkling wine fair
- Sektbotschafterin des Jahres 2026
Research, context and an independent point of view
Nicole is the founder and editor-in-chief of Schaumweinmagazin, an independent German publication dedicated exclusively to sparkling wine.
Her editorial work identifies developments early, places regional news within a wider European context and connects production, regulation, culture and market change.
Selected areas of coverage
- Italy's changing sparkling wine landscape
- Garda DOC Crémant
- Prosecco DOC Low Alcohol
- Toscana IGT Spumante
- German Sekt and the VDP.Sekt.Statut
- Cava and Corpinnat
- Crémant de Loire
- Light strike and wine quality
- Premium sparkling wine trends
Ways to work together
Nicole works with wine organisations, consortia, event organisers, educational institutions, media platforms and producers on selected international projects.
- Conference speaking and keynote impulses
- Panel and event moderation
- Curated masterclasses and tastings
- Educational programmes
- Editorial and media collaborations
- Industry roundtables and producer conversations
- Personally curated introductions
- Consultancy for sparkling wine communication and positioning
For selected international projects, speaking enquiries and collaborations, please get in touch.
Discuss a projectLet's shape the conversation around sparkling wine.
For speaking, moderation, education and selected international collaborations.