10 London restaurants to look forward to in 2021

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Matteo Montone

London’s Montone wins young sommelier of the year world final

Matteo Montone, wine director at the London Edition hotel, won the world final of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs young sommelier of the year – the third year in a row that a sommelier working in Britain has claimed the title. 

Unfiltered: Matteo Montone, Berners Tavern

Matteo Montone, director of wine at Berners Tavern, shares his dispassion for Sauvignon Blanc, recalls what it was like to serve Rod Stewart, and how working in London’s wine trade is like playing in the premier league.