Rino Billia, the esteemed Sommelier of this House, is the person who meticulously cares for the approximately 15,000 bottles stored in our cellar (around 1,600 selections across 2,000 labels) sourced from every corner of the globe.
Each year, the wine list is inspired by a specific theme. The theme chosen for 2025 is Nebbiolo and its synonyms, known as Picotendro in the Aosta Valley and Chiavennasca in Lombardy.
From 2017 to 2024, Wine Spectator, the world’s most prestigious food and wine magazine, awarded the Hotel Bellevue wine list the “Best of Award of Excellence” with 2 glasses, thereby recognizing it as one of the top 1,000 wine lists in the world.
During the presentation of the 65th edition of the Michelin Guide Italy 2020, a significant accolade was awarded to Rino, who won the Michelin Passion for Wine 2020 award. Passion for Wine is dedicated to those in the world of Italian fine dining who strive to promote wine culture, encourage responsible consumption, and enhance the value of Italy’s high-quality wine sector.
In October 2022 and 2024, during Milano Wine Week, the Bellevue wine list was honored as the Best Wine List in Italy – Fine Dining.
In November 2023, the Campania Region selected 19 Sommeliers, including Rino Billia, and appointed them as Ambassadors of Campania Wines. In the spring of 2024, the Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie awarded Rino Billia the prestigious Prix au Sommelier 2024.
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