Mary Welsh

Mary Welsh is a Rome-based contributor for Appetito. After earning her BA from Barnard College and becoming a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, she completed her MA in Cultural Heritage at the American University of Rome, where her research focused on women’s roles in sustainable wine marketing and tourism. Today, Mary is the founder of the brand strategy and development agency Dionysus Data and the writer behind Cultivated Appetite and The Dossier on Substack. You can find her on Instagram at @marywelshstudio.
Rome by Vespa: Inside Scooteroma’s Private Tours
A private tour with Scootomera reveals the layers of the Eternal City.
Monteverde, Rome: A Neighborhood Guide
A neighborhood guide to Monteverde reveals a quieter, more local side of Rome just uphill from Trastevere.
A Peek Inside Italy’s Most Beautiful Village – Stories from Soave
In Soave, the rhythm of vineyard life meets centuries of winemaking tradition. From hilltop castles to Garganega tastings, this Veneto village lives beautifully, one glass at a time.


