About MBV
Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET
Global Achievements and Leadership
Monika’s distinguished career spans the USA, UK, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, and Thailand, where she has taught WSET- accredited courses up to the Diploma level, delivered speeches, and educated audiences for over 15 years. Her notable accomplishments include:
- Founder of Szkola Sommelierow: Established a premier WSET and Sommelier school in Poland.
- Honorary President: Polish Women and Wine Association.
- Weinakadmieker: Weinakademie Österreich in Rust.
- Ambassador: European Association of Sommeliers.
- Awards: Best Female Entrepreneur (2017, Law Business Quality Magazine) and Polish Women of Wine Award (2019).
- Certifications: Champagne Specialist (Comité Champagne, since 2023), Bourgogne (BIVB, since 2020), and Rioja (since, 2019).
Her practical experience as a beverage director at Six Senses Resorts and Spas in Asia and fine dining manager in Memphis, TN, Broomfield, and Boulder, CO, enhances her teaching. With years of wine buying expertise, Monika has crafted award-winning wine lists, blending industry insight with academic excellence.
MBV Media and Education Content Consultancy
In 2025, Monika launched MBV Media:
A boutique Wine Brand Educational Consultancy.
MBV Media is dedicated to growing wine brand sales through the creation of expert wine educational assets for wine brands.
Services:
- Creation of educational content assets for wine brands for marketing departments and sales training.
- Expert Analysis of wine labels using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to create training assets for wine brands.
- Community Connection: Building communities through authentic storytelling and shared passion for wine.
- Immersive Engagement: Creating educational media content for dynamic social marketing campaigns.
- Audience Discovery: Expanding the reach of emerging and established wine brands with innovative content and digital strategies.
- Educational content marketing powered by automated digital media B2C conversion strategies.
- Bespoke wine portfolio courses for staff and clients.
Example of courses:
Napa Valley Guest Experience Mastery
Focus: Creating memorable, elevated experiences for high-expectation guests
Highlights:
- Understanding luxury service psychology
- Personalizing tastings for repeat visits and memberships
- Managing high-spend clientele with grace
Elevated Tasting Room Sales Techniques
Focus: Conversion-focused strategies for tastings, tours, and wine clubs
Highlights:
- Reading guest signals and buying behavior
- Selling without being “salesy”- storytelling techniques
- Club sign-up techniques that work The Hospitality Edge
Hospitality Communication & Guest Psychology
Focus: Training staff in soft skills that increase comfort, trust, and buying
Highlights:
- Reading the room: guest types & emotional intelligence
- Effective storytelling under pressure
- Conflict de-escalation and tricky guest situations
The Art of the Pour: Tasting Room Etiquette & Technique
Focus: Wine service best practices with finesse
Highlights:
- Professional pouring, opening, and presenting
- When and how to offer second tastes
- Handling wine service like fine dining
Creating a High-Performing Tasting Room Team
Focus: Leadership and culture development for tasting room managers
Highlights:
- Coaching for consistent service and sales
- Metrics that matter: what to track and why
- Motivating staff in a seasonal, high-pressure industry
Bundles - "The Art of the Upsell: Wine Sales Training for Modern Hospitality"
Four powerful modules to turn your team into confident, knowledgeable wine sellers.
Empowering Women in Wine
Monika is a passionate advocate for women in the wine industry:
- Vice President, Napa/Sonoma Chapter, Women for WineSense (WWS): Since February 2024, she leads public relations and educational initiatives, designing inclusive events like tastings and panel discussions.
- National Director of Marketing, WWS: Since October 2024, she amplifies the organization’s mission to foster wine appreciation and professional growth.
- Mentor, Bâtonnage Forum: Since February 2024, Monika provides one-on-one mentorship, guiding mentees in wine buisness, career development, networking, and skill-building within the wine industry.
- Founder and Honorary President: Founded the Polish Women and Wine Association (Kobiety i Wino), serving as President for six years (2013–2018).
As a Champagne Specialist (Comité Champagne) and certified Bourgogne and Rioja educator, Monika delivers authoritative insights into these iconic wine regions. With a Master of Economics, she specializes in Wine Business education, notably serving as a lead instructor for WSET Level 3- 15 years and D2 (Wine Business) for the past four years. Her ongoing studies as a Stage 2 candidate at the Institute of Masters of Wine and UC Davis Winemaking program underscore her commitment to continuous learning and excellence.
Leadership at Napa Valley Wine Academy
Starting in 2021, Monika has served as Director of the Napa Valley Wine Academy Education Center, driving strategic growth and operational excellence.
She oversaw financial planning, fostered industry partnerships, and served as the Academy’s spokesperson, spearheading the positioning of Napa Valley Wine Academy as a leader in the US in WSET wine education.
Her innovative approach ensured cutting-edge programs and impactful community engagement.