Ursula & Monika
Ursula and the world of wine
Ursula Prügger
Austrian, a lawyer, lives since 20 years in Rome. Her homeland is in Graz and South Styria with big enjoyment of the region. She feels european – very thrifted to the italian and austrian culture and tradition. Her roots by now made her get in the italian way of living.
Being part of the AIS sommelière masterclass as a wine taster she knows quite a lot about italian and austrian wines as well as authentic local products and culinary.
For almost 2 years she was a director of an international business in Rome.
Books, photography, diving are her passion. Travelling through Europe, USA, Asia and Africa made her grow in her life to the best.
Monika, drawn to nature
Monika Schwalm
She grew up in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, where she learned to become a gardener and florist. She finished her studies with a degree in horticulture in Wädenswil.
She gained work experience in Rome as a partner in a flower shop and in an international business. In Puerto Ayora (Galapagos/Ecuador) she worked for 6 months as a diving instructor. For one semester she taught the florist classes in Rorschach-Rheintal. Today she is the head of further education at a larger institution.
Kiting, biking, swimming, skiing and diving are her favourite sports. A big passion for travelling takes her round the world.