The 26th Annual Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards took place on January 26, 2026 at The Glasshouse in New York City, bringing together leaders from across the global wine and spirits industry. On the occasion, Roberta Corrà, CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons, was honored as Person of the Year, recognizing her transformative leadership and lasting impact on Italian wine in the U.S. and beyond.
The award celebrates Roberta's ability to navigate complex, multi-generational organizations while safeguarding identity, heritage and long-term vision. In her roles as CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons, Managing Director of Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV), and President of Consorzio Italia del Vino, Corrà operates at the intersection of production and distribution in global markets, strengthening the bridge between Italy's most respected producers and international consumers, particularly the United States.
