Anthony Giglio

Speaker | Writer | Author | Wine Expert @ Anthony Giglio

About

Anthony Giglio is a celebrated wine and spirits writer, educator, and raconteur who has made a career out of demystifying what’s in the glass. Known for his witty, unpretentious style, he motivates imbibers to trust their own tastes and relax the rules. He is a longtime Contributing Wine Editor at FOOD & WINE, and for the past 13 years served as Global Wine Director for the American Express Centurion Global Lounge Collection. He also writes the Taste column for the FOOD & WINE Wine Club Newsletter. He is also a sought-after speaker, educator, and entertainer for Fortune 500 companies and major hospitality groups, frequently featured on panels, corporate tastings and dinners, and appearing at global wine symposiums. As a leading voice in the drinks community, Giglio has authored 11 books, including the annual FOOD & WINE Wine Guide, the iconic Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide, Cocktails in New York, and Passport to Italian Wine. Across pages, podiums, and social feeds, he delivers practical guidance on tasting, pairing, and selection—always prioritizing enjoyment over jargon. His approachable, story-driven teaching style has earned him a loyal following among both curious newcomers and industry pros looking for fresh perspective. A journalist by training who studied to become a sommelier to deepen his reporting, Giglio received a Diploma in Service from the Sommelier Society of America in 1991 and worked as a sommelier at Cellar in the Sky at Windows on the World. Editorial roles followed—Managing Editor at Wine Enthusiast, Senior Lifestyle Editor at POV, and Executive Editor at Drinks.com—alongside bylines in New York Magazine, Esquire, The New York Observer, Robb Report, Worth, and more. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Food Network, CNBC, and FOX Business, and has twice taken the stage at The Moth. From 2011 to 2025 he also served as the founding Wine Director for the American Express Centurion Global Lounge Collection, shaping its global wine program and curations. Whether on TV, in print, or leading a tasting, Giglio champions an inclusive, joy-first approach that makes wine and cocktails less of a test—and more of an invitation.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Wine, Food, Editorial, Magazines, Wine Tasting, Publications, Social Media, Blogging, Restaurants, Publishing, Entertainment, Journalism, Food Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Travel Writing, Auctioneers, Visual Storytelling, Experiential Events

Experience

Speaker | Writer | Author | Wine Expert

Anthony Giglio

1999-12 - Present · 26 yrs 10 mos

Greater New York City Area

Contributing Editor | Wine & Spirits

Food & Wine

2016-6 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

Greater New York City Area

Write topical, humorous articles about wine, food and travel. FOOD & WINE explores all aspects of the epicurean lifestyle including cooking, entertaining, wine and food pairing, home decorating, travel, dining out, spirits, tabletop, kitchen appliances and equipment. Each department and feature helps readers enjoy epicurean pursuits with an emphasis on style, accessibility and fun. Published by Time Inc. Affluent Media Group

Wine Director, The Centurion Lounges Global Network by American Express

American Express

2012-9 - 2025-11 · 13 yrs 3 mos

International

The Centurion Lounge by American Express is designed to provide oases at airports around the country that benefit American Express Card Members exclusively. Entry to The Lounge is complimentary for Platinum Card and Centurion members. Other American Express® Card members can enter The Lounge for a fee of $50. Among the featured amenities included are: ** Onsite professionals to provide Card related and travel related services like reservations at restaurants, airlines and hotels. ** Complimentary spa therapies from the award-winning lifestyle brand, exhale®. ** Card Members can taste local cuisine designed by local celebrity chefs, including Scott Conant (Las Vegas); Dean Fearing (Dallas), Christopher Kostow (San Francisco), Cendric Vongerichten (New York/LaGuardia) and Michelle Bernstein (Miami). Unlimited, complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge is the latest in a suite of travel benefits that offer Platinum Card members curb-to-curb amenities that can save time, money and hassle.

Contributor, Speaker, Entertainer

American Express

1996 - 2014-2 · 18 yrs

Collaborated across several platforms with several publications associated with American Express Publishing, whose titles included FOOD & WINE, Travel + Leisure and Departures. Roles included writing about wine, spirits and travel; representing FOOD & WINE at special events; speaker/educator at Festivals nationally and internationally, including hosting cruises aboard Holland America and Oceania.

Columnist, "Food + Drinks"

Details Magazine

2013-9 - 2016-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

New York City

Write about Wine, Spirits, Beers, Cocktails and all things related to enjoying them, including food and travel. Also respond to readers' questions via my weekly "Ask the Wine Wise Guy" column.