Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2259 of the Italian Wine Podcast coming live from the Grandi Langhe 2025 in Piedmont. Today’s guest is the sommelier, consultant, educator and media host, Jeff Porter. As the official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe 2025—Piedmont’s premier wine event. Join top producers, buyers, and experts as they explore emerging styles, vineyard innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes access, revealing Piedmont’s impact on the global wine stage. More about today’s guest:  Jeffrey E. Porter is an NYC-based beverage professional with over 22 years of experience in retail and restaurants. He specializes in wine and beverage education, restaurant operations, and management.  Connect: Website: http://www.jeffreyeporter.com/ Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffporterwine/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Foll

Welcome to Episode 2258 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language.  Today’s question comes from Cynthia Chaplin. Today’s question(s): 

Welcome to Episode 2257, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2024. Today’s session is entitled “A glimpse into the future: wine and artificial intelligence” and includes the participation of Professor Atillio Scienza, Professor Carlo Pozzi and Dr. Luca Toninato. Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded in Verona in November 2024. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. Find more about the session at:  https://www.vinitaly.com/en/events-calendar/wine2wine/ticket-wine2wine-business-forum-2024/a-glimpse-into-the-future-wine-and-artificial-intelligence-aglianico-room/ _______________________________ Let's keep in

Welcome to Episode 2256 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Anna Obuhovskaya interviews Nicola Ermacora of Ermacora winery. Today’s learning objectives: To brush up on the characteristics, terroir and wines associated with the Friulano grape variety To understand and recognise the key characteristics and attributes of the Pignolo grape  Co-Moderator – Anna Obuhovskaya Anna Obuhovskaya has 16 years of experience in wine retail, marketing and sales. She worked in a number of bigger wine importing companies and independent projects, and founded the Italian Wine Tasting Club in Saint Petersburg in Russia. In 2023 she became an Italian Wine Ambassador. Driven by passion for European wines she moved from Saint Petersburg to the charming Slovenia to work even closer with European wine producers. Currently Anna lives in Ljubljana where she started a new wine club and collaborates with the wineries and distributors as an independen

Welcome to Episode 2255 in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Amie Ward in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Amie is an award-winning bartender and health and well-being advocate in the hospitality sector.   About today’s guest:  Amie Ward is a Baltimore-based bartender, ACE Certified Health Coach, FMT Mobility Specialist, and holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland College Park. She founded The Healthtender in 2017 and also serves as Executive Director of Safe Bars, Online Program Director for HEARD, and President of the Baltimore Bartenders' Guild. Amie has been outspoken on health, equity, and safety in the hospitality industry, and provides training, education, and unrestricted access to wellness resources through these organizations.    Connect: Website: https://www.thehealthtender.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthtender/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthtender/    About today’s Host: VIA certified Italian Wine A

Welcome to episode 2254 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 179 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Anna Paola Barberi of Colle Massari Wine Estates situated in the heart of Tuscany. More about today’s guest: Since 2022, Anna Paola Barberi has been the Marketing and Communications Director at ColleMassari Wine Estates, overseeing the strategy and international growth of its four brands: Grattamacco, Poggio di Sotto, San Giorgio, and ColleMassari. She manages both domestic and international marketing, brand identity, digital strategies, and customer experience, and led the partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing for the America’s Cup. A Bocconi University graduate in economics, Anna has extensive experience in marketing for consumer goods and luxury brands, with roles at Sammontana, Bolton Group, and Carapelli. Over the last decade, she’s focused on the wine industry, holding senior positions at Marchesi Frescobaldi and obtaining the AIS Sommelier diploma and WSET Level 2 cer

Welcome to Episode 2253 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Bobby Domenick, the general manager of one of Philadelphia’s most famous restaurants, Vetri. More about the guest:  Bobby Domenick is the general manager of one of Philadelphia’s most famous restaurants, Vetri, known for its stunning Italian food and wine and exceptional service. Bobby is a certified sommelier and Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Website: https://vetricucina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobby_domenick/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-domenick-14a5a5105/ More about the host:   With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-America

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2252 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Valerio Di Mauro, owner of Colle Picchioni, a traditional winery in Lazio. More about today’s guest: Valerio Di Mauro is owner of Colle Picchioni, a traditional winery in Lazio, begun in 1976 when it was founded by his grandmother, Paola Di Mauro. Having started studying law, he chose a career in winemaking, bringing innovation and imagination to the family property. Today, he manages the winery and winemaking, taking care that each bottle conveys Castelli Romani volcanic terroir in a new and individualistic manner. Continuing with traditional methods, but with new experiments, such as producing a Metodo Classico spumante with a re-emerged variety, Giulia, he remains committed to both narrative and sustainability, working to transmit Colle Picchioni's soul to Italian and international wine drinkers alike. Connect:  Website: https://collepicchioni.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collepicc

Welcome to Episode 2251 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Sergio Germano, the president of Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani..  Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening and is pleased to present this series of interviews recorded for this year’s event. The fourth edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO) takes place in Austin, Texas on 25 March 2025. This year, the spotlight shines on three southwestern states, with educational events and dedicated tastings taking place in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio in Texas as well as Phoenix, Arizona; and Denver, Colorado throughout February 2025.  Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about t

Welcome to Episode 2250 of the Italian Wine Podcast coming live from the Grandi Langhe 2025 in Piedmont. Today’s guest is Alberto Cirio, president of the region of Piedmont. As the official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe 2025—Piedmont’s premier wine event. Join top producers, buyers, and experts as they explore emerging styles, vineyard innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes access, revealing Piedmont’s impact on the global wine stage   More about today’s guest:  Alberto Cirio’s political career spans over nearly two decades and has given him significant expertise in the promotion of food and wine. He was Regional Minister for Education, Tourism and Sport in the Piedmont Region from 2010 (with specific competence for Expo Milan 2015) until his election as MEP, Provincial Councillor for one mandate, Regional Councillor for one mandat

Welcome to Episode 2249 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language.  Today’s question comes from Roza Zharmukhambetova. Today’s question(s): 

Welcome to Episode 2248, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2024. Today’s episode is entitled “Inside Swedish Retailer Systembolaget: AI in Action” and is moderated by Sara Norell. Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded in Verona in November 2024. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. In this presentation, Sara gives a brief introduction to Systembolaget and their strategy for the coming years. She also speaks about how they are implementing AI to meet customer’s expectations, both today and tomorrow, how they are significantly reducing their carbon footprint, and the business opportunities available in a ma

Welcome to Episode 2247 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Luis Reyneri interviews Luisa Rocca of Bruno Rocca winery. Today’s learning objectives: To understand how classical winemaking has evolved into modern techniques. To explore the role of oak aging, including size, style, and its influence on classical vs. modern impressions. To examine the MGA system in Barolo and Barbaresco and its significance. To analyze the variety of soils in the Langhe and their impact on wine expression. Co-Moderator – Luis Reyneri  Cuban-born Advanced Sommelier, Italian Wine Professional, Certified Wine Educator, and Certified Wine Specialist Luis Reyneri brings over three decades of wine and hospitality experience to his upscale Italian eatery. As the owner, operator and wine director of The Grove Cucina & Wine in Hobe Sound, FL, Luis, and wife Jen are on a mission (Tell us more about the mission of your restaurant) to transform small-to

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2246 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Steve Hoffman to discuss his book, A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France Amongst other things, the conversion covers Steve’s career as a tax preparer, the surprising diversity of American cuisine, and what he learned about himself when he relocated his family to a remote part of southern France.   On the bookshelf: Discover more about some of the topics discussed in the podcast: Steve Hoffman’s award-winning article, “What is Northern Food”: https://www.sjrhoffman.com/work/2018/6/8/what-is-northern-food Obituary of Richard Olney, American painter, cook, food writer, editor, and memoirist, best known for his books of French country cooking: https://archive.nytimes.com/tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/fabulous-dead-people-richard-olney/ Intermezzo, a 2024 novel by Sally Rooney PG Woodhouse’s Jeeves canon is a series of comedic stories following Bertie Wooste

Welcome to episode 2245 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 178 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Roberto Zeno of Enoz winery located in Sessa Aurunca, in the province of Caserta, Campania, southern Italy. More about today’s winery: Enoz is much more than a winery: it is a history of tradition, territory and passion that is born in Sessa Aurunca, where the volcanic land and the Mediterranean climate give life to authentic wines rich in character. Each bottle is the result of a work that combines respect for nature, innovation and the desire to tell our identity through wine. For generations we have dedicated ourselves to cultivating the vine in a sustainable way, following the natural cycles of the earth and producing organic and biodynamic wines that respect the environment. But Enoz is also a journey beyond the goblet, which celebrates the beauty of wine as an element of culture, sharing and discovery. Connect: Website: https://www.enoz.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagra

Welcome to Episode 2244 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Juliana Colangelo interviews the international wine judge, sake ambassador and sommelier, Eduardo Dingler. More about the guest:  Born in Mexico, wine brought Eduardo to the Napa Valley in the United States where he spent a number of years in the hospitality industry and studying wine. He fell in love with sake about 15 years ago and started learning about it at a personal level. In 2010 he was hired as the Beverage Director for Morimoto Napa and later became the Global Corporate Beverage Director for the Morimoto Restaurant Group. During this time, he received his Court of Master Sommelier Certificate and Certified Sake Professional Diploma.  He fell deeply in love with Japan and the culture, traveling several times a year researching sake, shochu, beer and spirits. He is an international sake, wine and spirits judge, taking part in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, San Francisco International Wine Competition, Japan Wine and Sa

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2243 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Karla Ravagnolo interviews Diego Zimmardi, a young winemaker from Sicily. More about today’s guest:  Diego is a young winemaker from Sicily who is completely in love with the world of wine. During his studies at the University, he joined the Microbiology of Wine research group to develop new protocols of vinification for every cellar size. After graduation, he decided to discover the world of wine by himself, so he started to travel and work in South Africa, Portugal, Chile, Austria, Hungary and France, always studying and diving deeper on themes such as Biodynamic and Natural wine.  Throughout the years, in order to save money for travels and studies, he worked as a waiter and sommelier and got his WSET Level 3 certificate. Connect:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegozimmardi/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-zimmardi-2a152125b/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diego.zimmardi.9  More about the host: 

Welcome to Episode 2242 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews the leading independent wine retailer, sommelier and instructor, Christy Franck.    Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Christy Frank is a leader of the independent wine retail scene. Her original shop, Frankly Wines, which sold in 2017, was often touted as one of the top small wine shops in the country. She is the founder of Copake Wine Works in the Hudson Valley/Berkshires region. Her shops have been recognized by publications such as the Financial Times, the New York Times, Grub Street, and Food & Wine. During her 20+ year tenure in the industry, she has worked in all three tiers, including a seven-year stint at Moët Hennessy USA, the wine

Welcome to Episode 2241 of the Italian Wine Podcast coming live from the Grandi Langhe 2025 in Piedmont. Today’s guest is the president of the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, Sergio Germano. As the official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe 2025—Piedmont’s premier wine event. Join top producers, buyers, and experts as they explore emerging styles, vineyard innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes access, revealing Piedmont’s impact on the global wine stage. Tune in every Friday at 3 PM or visit www.italianwinepodcast.com for more!   More about today’s guest:  Sergio Germano is the winemaker behind Ettore Germano, his family estate in Serralunga d’Alba. Born in 1965, he grew up working in the vineyards before studying enology in Alba. After gaining experience in renowned local wineries, he transformed his f

Welcome to Episode 2240 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language.  Today’s question comes from Valeria Bianchin. Today’s question(s):