"Working with Junior over time has proved invaluable to the wine offerings at Manchester United. He has provided innovative and honest advice, which is supported by a wealth of knowledge and the most fantastic palate. Always available to help, he is respected and admired at the club, a true professional."

"We live in a world where being recognized exceeds knowledge and surpasses doing what is enduring. It is in this context that the Dirceu Vianna Junior surprises us: a cultured and discreet man with a thirst for knowledge. He is calm, but always looking for what is new and different. Aware of his own value and composed in the way he carries himself. It is remarkable how we learn from him whilst he is asking us questions!

As well as being a wine specialist he has a holistic outlook of the world and life, which makes the moments we spend outside work rewarding by enriching our knowledge.
This has been our experience and revelation in relation to Dirceu Vianna Junior.

To work with him entails a constant search for improvement and progress, distant from the individualist culture, away from the dominant forces and from what is hollow and superficial."

"Efficiency, professionalism, attention to details, talent - those are all the words that come to mind when working with Dirceu Vianna Junior MW.

He expertly collaborates with our international teams on different wine microbiology projects, from creating masterclasses, and developing novelty projects to strategizing in communications, which all led to successful outcomes.

Working with Dirceu Vianna Junior MW has allowed us to develop specific area of expertise in the wine industry, from which we have benefited greatly."

"Throughout my 28 years as a wine professional, I had the opportunity to meet many Masters of Wine of different nationalities and Dirceu Vianna Junior is a separate case. He has a very deep knowledge combined with an amazing palate. He cultivates an open minded attitude and has a remarkable work ethic. It is always an enriching experience to taste with him and to collaborate with him on any project. As well as being a great professional, he is a great human being."

"Throughout my time at Covent Garden Restaurants and most recently at Barley Sugar, I have always been in the safest hands possible with the wines Dirceu Vianna Junior has recommended. Not only is his wine knowledge second to none, but he also fully understands both the needs of a business and those of the customers.

He always delivers at the highest level and is one of the most down to earth wine professionals in the business. Dirceu Vianna Junior is a real pleasure to work with and is always 100% focused on any challenge he is given. A real gem in every sense!"

"Dirceu Vianna Junior MW is widely regarded as an authority on the business of wine in the UK market. He exudes and applies passion and professionalism, knowledge and experience in equal measures. It is always a pleasure to work with him. He delivers valuable information and pragmatic ideas with enthusiasm and conviction."

"Dirceu Vianna Junior MW is a regular judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards as well as at our Decanter Panel Tastings. He is not only a great taster but an excellent professional that is knowledgeable and generous with his time. He is definitely one of the shining lights of the industry."