Meet Martin Akesson, a sommelier from Canelli, Italy

Canelli, Italy
Martin Akesson, independent wine expert

Martin Akesson

Martin Akesson, independent wine expert

Martin Akesson

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Professional information

Focus Area
Available for tastings
Yes
Speciality
Wine tourism, Traditional method sparkling, Oak maturation and barrels, Climate change adaptation, Wine and food pairing
Education
WSET level 3
Langhe Wines Ambassador
Employment
Language
Swedish, English

About Martin

I split my time between Stockholm and Canelli in Piemonte, which means I get the best of both wine worlds. In Piemonte, I’m lucky enough to dive deep into local wine culture and have built a network of producers and professionals right at the source. Back in Stockholm, I switch gears and enjoy the global wine scene available — from classic regions to new discoveries. It keeps my glass (and my calendar) full of variety.


My Ratings and Reviews

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore

7/10

"Different white in style - not so high acidity, and quite viscose and fatty texture with a long taste of mineral and wool to accompany the fruit. Interesting and different!"

Falerio Pecorino DOC 2025

6/10

"A very particular wine, with distinct aromas of red wine gums and raspberry candy. Not a wine for every moment but a very interesting one to try out!"

Valpolicella DOC Classico

7/10

"Light and fruity - lots of red berry aromas like cranberry, raspberry and red currant. Easy going red to start the evening with."

Lacrima di Morro d'Alba

6/10

"Crazy aromas in this wine - its highly parfumic and floral, with a distinct tase of violets and quite some tannins. Not a wine for every moment, but certainly a wine that stands out thats worth testing!"

Aria Syrah Bio Terre Siciliane IGT

7/10

"Wines from Syrah comes with some hints of pepper, accompanied with dark fruits and this wine is exactly that. Ripe fruits to be precise (with a touch of vanilla), reflecting its warm origins in Sicilia."

Archeo Rosso IGT

7/10

"Rich and bold wine, with concentrated fruit and oak flavors, and a very long after taste."

Aria Nero d'Avola Terre Siciliane IGT

7/10

"Very fruity and intense wine - easy to enjoy"

MO*DUS vino rosato frizzante secco

7/10

"Fruity, sparkling afternoon drink. There is both bit of flowers and peach, but also some dough aromas that gives it more body."

Nemorosa Langhe DOC Rosato Sorì eroici BIOLOGICO

8/10

"Excellent quality wine that sits right between a rose and a light red with intense, juicy, aromatic red berries defining its character. A different wine, both in the grape blend and of how its made - that is easy to like!"

Full experience

9/10

"Every wine in this box has its own character and very high quality. The reds are more traditional, extremely well made and balanced wines, while the whites are less typical of the region but really good examples of modern thinking with traditional Piemontese grapes. Bargain!"

Jeff Pramas Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Sorì Eroici BIOLOGICO

10/10

"Extremely aromatic and fruity - flowers, perfume, cherries. This wine stands out from other wines based on nebbiolo wines, and is highly recommend and will drink again!"

AMFORA

7/10

"Rich and full, but still quite soft. Dark fruits and a bit of earthy smokiness."

Cuvée Vieille Vigne Soléra

9/10

"Lemon, ripe apple, white flowers, cookies and almond from aging. It has body and depth, but also sharpness. High quality throughout, and a long finish. Outstanding!"

Monferrato Dolcetto "Delicata" DOC

8/10

"Light bodied red with a very fruity profile. Look for strawberry, cherries and a bit of licorice. Great example of the dolcetto grape."

CHÂTEAU DE GAURE BLANC 2022 AOP LIMOUX

9/10

"Good body behind this blend, with aromas of honey and white flowers."

VI LOF

9/10

"Fresh and very aromatic with flowery, parfumic hints."

Cantariña La Blanca

8/10

"Excellent wine where white flowers and stone & mineral stand out, and balanced but not overly high acidity making it a serious pairing to traditional fish dishes."

OPPIDUM 2021 AOP LIMOUX

9/10

"Highly aromatic with notes of jasmin and honey. This is a quite powerful wine but I enjoy it on its own even though it pairs perfectly with chicken and white meat."

Wineries onboarded by Martin