Leandro Gentini is an Argentine-born meat expert and the world’s first International Meat Sommelier and Wagyu Master. Raised in a country renowned for its rich beef culture, he developed a passion for learning more about the process and experience of meat selection. After completing the Institute of Meat Sciences and Trades program at Buenos Aires University and spending years in Japan mastering the art of Wagyu, he shares deep insights on the industry from multiple cultural perspectives. From 2022 to 2025, Lean served as Chief Judge of the World Steak Challenge in Europe, and since 2022, he has represented the 101 Best Steakhouses Ranking organization as its “steak ambassador. In 2025, he was appointed as Ambassador of the inaugural edition of the World Steak Competition in Argentina. ...
First International Meat Sommelier