Alex Cicchitti is a Philadelphia native, and has been involved in hospitality his entire life. Growing up in restaurants owned by his father, and watching him make wine with friends as a hobby, Alex always knew that food & wine were going to be a big part of his life and career.

Cooking his way through college, and eventually going to Hospitality school in Philadelphia, Alex shifted over to study wine and become a Sommelier. He has worked in some of the best restaurants in the country, and now is using his passions to help provide the Philadelphia area with excellent Italian wine.

Angela Riccetti recently earned her Diploma in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and is also a certified WSET educator. With more than 20 years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry, she brings deep knowledge, professionalism, and passion to her role at F. Magnotta Wines.

Most recently, Angela served at the acclaimed Andiario in West Chester, where she further refined her expertise in Italian wine and food. Today, she proudly represents Pennsylvania’s premier Italian wine portfolio, working closely with clients to share distinctive producers and exceptional selections from across Italy.

Outside of work, Angela enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her one-year-old daughter. She feels fortunate to work alongside an exceptional team while representing outstanding wines at F. Magnotta Wines.

A western Pennsylvania native, Emily attended the University of Pittsburgh where she studied Finance and Italian. However, after college, Emily began working in a wine bar where she discovered her love for hospitality. Emily became a bartender and honed her craft at different establishments across the city. She went on to spend four years managing an Italian restaurant. It was there she maintained the wine program and developed her Italian wine knowledge before finally making the leap into sales.

When she isn’t working, Emily enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband and four dogs.

Gigina Terra is a Sales Representative for F. Magnotta Imports, where she brings over five years of specialized experience in Italian wine and more than fifteen years in the hospitality industry.

A Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET Level 3 certified, Gigina blends deep industry knowledge with a genuine passion for sharing the stories behind each bottle. Known for her personable approach and commitment to excellence, she helps clients curate distinctive wine selections that elevate their programs and delight their guests.

Suzanne is an industry veteran currently residing in Northeastern PA. She lived and worked in Atlanta for nearly a decade, attending Emory University and working alongside some of the city’s top chefs, restaurateurs and sommeliers. Upon her return to the area in 2017, she worked as Wholesale Client Manager for igourmet, tasked with overseeing the company’s wholesale division and foodservice clients and working with a vast portfolio of hundreds of the world’s greatest cheeses, learning from the industry’s top professionals.

After launching her own business ‘The Cheese Lady’ in 2021 and gaining her Level 1 certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers, she desired a greater challenge to increase her wine knowledge via the non-traditional route beginning her role as Northeast Sales Representative for F. Magnotta Imports in February 2024. Suzanne is mom to a beautiful teenage daughter Scarlett, loves hot yoga and film photography, and is on a mission to bring Gavi back.