Eva Dahlqvist is the new Chianti Classico Sweden Ambassador

Emma Ziemann, Eva Dahlqvist and Ellen Franzén. Photo by Pax Engström.
Krister Bengtsson
Published 27-January-2025
News / Sweden

When three people were left in the Chianti Classico ambassador challenge in Sweden, all three were female sommeliers with names starting with an E: Emma Ziemann, Ellen Franzén and Eva Dahlqvist!

In the end, Eva Dahlqvist beat her more well known compatriots and will represent Chianti Classico in Sweden. The final was held at Mathias Dahlgren in Stockholm on 21 January. Eva Dahlqvist works at restaurant Riche in Stockholm.

“It feels amazing,” Eva Dahlqvist said after the final.

What does Chianti Classico mean to you?

“Beautiful, delicious, floral wines with acidity and freshness, and a future!”

The journey to find the new Chianti Classico ambassador started in the fall, with an online selection. On December 2, those shortlisted were tested online for their knowledge of the Chianti Classico region, its terroirs, history and labels. The six candidates with the highest scores qualified for the final in Stockholm, where they were put through a blind tasting and an oral exam.

All finalists are invited to a trip to Chianti Classico.

Read more about Chianti Classico here.

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