IMDb 5.7 2016 HD

The Duel of Wine

The Duel of Wine

2016
Comedy
95 min NR Italy
5.7 IMDB

Famous Sommelier Charlie Arturaola fell from grace after temporarily losing his sense of taste during the shooting of a movie. The image of “a Sommelier without palate” destroyed…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Nicolas Carreras
Starring
Charlie Arturaola / Lino Pujia / Luca Gardini

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 17, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'The Duel of Wine' is a compelling and surprisingly moving exploration of ambition, loss, and the unyielding spirit. Charlie Arturaola's portrayal of a sommelier whose world collapses after losing his taste is nothing short of masterful. The film’s…

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David Kim
Apr 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A fascinating premise drives 'The Duel of Wine,' charting the professional and personal fallout for a renowned sommelier who loses his sense of taste. Charlie Arturaola delivers a performance that feels deeply personal, conveying the humiliation and lingering…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 17, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This film presents an intriguing concept: a sommelier loses his palate and his career, then attempts a comeback. Charlie Arturaola, playing himself, certainly embodies the fallen artist persona. However, 'The Duel of Wine' struggles to fully capitalise on…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The Duel of Wine' offers a surprisingly engaging look at a sommelier's dramatic downfall and his audacious bid for redemption. Charlie Arturaola is captivating as a man stripped of his defining talent, his portrayal imbued with a palpable…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Charlie Arturaola's journey from celebrated sommelier to disgraced taxi driver forms the melancholic core of 'The Duel of Wine'. The film grapples with themes of identity and resilience, anchored by Arturaola's own compelling presence. While the narrative promises…

FAQs

The title 'The Duel of Wine' likely signifies more than a literal confrontation. It suggests a metaphorical battle for Charlie Arturaola's professional survival and reputation. Having lost his esteemed position due to a compromised palate, Charlie must metaphorically 'duel' with his past, his detractors, and the very essence of his former expertise. This duel is not just against other sommeliers, but a personal fight to reclaim his identity and prove his worth in a world that swiftly discarded him.