Raul Igual
SpainAs a Sommelier demanding with my profession, I look for tools that allow me to work comfortably while developing my work in an efficient and accurate way. Bergner is a reference in innovation, quality materials and elegance.
Biography
Born in Teruel in 1979. Life, studies and work dedicated to the world of wine although his first vocation was to be a cook. Since 2007 he runs his own restaurant named Yain (wine in Hebrew), in his hometown. A few months ago he achieved a great and long-awaited achievement in his professional career: the Advanced Sommelier of the Court of Master Sommelier's Education Program, a stepping stone to the renowned title of Master Sommelier.
- Raúl runs his own restaurant called Yain, in the city of Teruel.
- Holds the Advanced Sommelier of the Court of the Master Sommelier.
- He has been awarded twice as the best summiler in Spain at the International Wine Challenge (IWC).
- In 2010 he was elected best sommelier at the San Sebastian Gastronomika international congress.
- Academician by the Aragonese Academy of Gastronomy.
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