Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2145, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. Today’s episode is entitled “The influencer marketing playbook: how to successfully navigate the Ins and Outs of influencer marketing” and is led by Amanda McCrossin and Kristen Reitzell. 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 2023. 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. About the session: The influencer marketing industry is booming, and the global sector is expected to grow from $6.0 billion in 2020 to $24.1 billion by 2025. The wine industry is finally seeing influencers as viable business partners to help tap new aud

Welcome to Episode 2144 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Cynthia Chaplin interviews enologist Salvatore Rizzuto and export sales manager Alessandro Pricolo,  Today’s learning objectives: How to market to new consumers and younger consumers Sustainability, innovation and experimentation in Sicily Co-Moderator - Cynthia Chaplin Cynthia Chaplin is a certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier and a Professor of Italian Wine and Culture. She is a freelance consultant and the host of VOICES for Italian Wine Podcast and The Old Vine Podcast. She has spent 15 years specializing in Italian wine. Connect:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/  Guests Bio - Salvatore Rizzuto Salvatore Calogero Rizzuto from Sciacca is an accomplished enologist with ext

Welcome to episode 2143 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 163 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Vito Senatore of Senatore Vini in Calabria, a fourth generation family-owned winery.  The winery’s Cirò Dop Rosato Vino Biologico Puntalice 2023 was awarded the Best Organic Rosè Wine 2024 at https://www.5starwines.it.  More about today’s winery:   It was at the dawn of the 1900s that the grandfathers Francesco Senatore and Giuseppe Sculco founded their wine cellar located in the district "Corfu Vecchiu" in Cirò Marina. In the 1940s the ancient stone cellar in the district "Corfu Novu" was built which was for about half a century the place of business. In 2005 the four brothers, Raffaele, Salvatore, Giuseppe and Franco Senatore, established today's cellar in the district "San Lorenzo" of Cirò Marina, a modern and technologic winery of 4500mq, equipped with the most innovative vinification systems and wine-making machinery. Connect: Website: https://www.senatorevini.com/home/

Welcome to Episode 2142, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Alisha Blackwell-Calvert live from TEXSOM 2024! Alisha Blackwell-Calvert is Beverage Director of Madrina in St. Louis, an Advanced Sommelier and certified Specialist of Wine.   Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this important wine expo. 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:   Alisha Blackwell-Calvert is an Advanced Sommelier and Beverage Director of Madrina Restaurant. Formerly of Cinder House at the Four Seasons Hotel STL, awards include Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2021 “Sommelier of the Year”, Wine Star Award nominee, a 2018 “40 Under 40 Tastemaker”, and the 2023 Iconoclast Wine Honoree at the James Beard House. Blackwell-Calvert has served as a mentor in the Bâtonnage Forum program and member of

Welcome to Next Generation and Episode 2141 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Elyse Wilson. In this podcast, McKenna and Elyse cover Elyse's background in the culinary world that led to a love of indigenous wine grapes. She now curates a wine list at Camerata that changes daily. The two discuss innovation in the global wine scene and indigenous grape varieties like Lacrima and Timorasso. Salute, e kanpai! More about today’s guest: Elyse Wilson is GM/Wine Director at Camerata, a neighborhood wine bar in Houston, Texas..  Elyse’s employment includes management positions at Uchi Restaurants and Houston Restaurants, both well known for customer relations. Like so many other Camerata staff members, she knows her way around a professional kitchen as well.  Not only does Elyse curate the wine program at Camerata, she also manages the food menu! Elyse is a Certified Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers, Advanced Sake Professional, WSET III Certified, Culinary Institute of America

Welcome to Episode 2140 of On The Road Edition. Today, Stevie Kim visits Prosecco to meet the fourth generation of the Villa Sandi winery, Leonardo and Diva Moretti Polegato.  More about today’s winery:  Villa Sandi is a successful example of that special bond that exists between art and agriculture that has characterized the Venetian scenery in the past. It is located between the DOCG area of Prosecco of Valdobbiadene and the DOC area of the Montello and Colli Asolani wines. The Villa is a Palladian-style masterpiece dating back to 1622. The estates extend in the renowned DOC and DOCG areas between the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villasandi/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VillaSandiProsecco  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/villa-sandi-spa Website: https://www.villasandi.it/it_en/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these re

Welcome to Episode 2139 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professo 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 about Pinot Noir comes from Elena Z. Today’s question:  Which Italian Pinot Noir could be considered to be the same or similar to that of Burgundy? From which Italian region? Quale Pinot Noir italiano potrebbe essere considerato uguale o simile a quello della Borgogna? Da quale regione italiana? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead f

Welcome to Episode 2138, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. Today’s episode is entitled “What you need to know before approaching the US Wine Market” and is led by Mirella Menglide. 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 2023. 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. About the session: While the US was a booming market for wines during the pandemic years and Italian wines reached a peak in 2022, overall wine consumption slowed for the second year in a row. Mirella Menglide will discuss how imported wines, faced with a barrage of federal and state government regulations, must find a

Welcome to Episode 2137 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Wim Sas interviews Giovanni Fiorentino, of the Fiorentino winery in the small rural village of Paternopoli, in the center of the Taurasi area, in Irpinia.   Today’s learning objectives: I hope this interview can set a different view on Aglianico and Taurasi. I’m always surprised how ‘unknown’ these wines are beside the well known producers like Mastroberardino, Feudo di San Gregorio or Terredora. You know, once you have a well-aged Taurasi in your glass, you know exactly what I’m talking about!  Co-Moderator - Wim Sas Wim Sas, the founder of Wijnkennis in Lille, Belgium, is a renowned wine expert with over 30 years of experience. He recently earned the prestigious title of Italian Wine Ambassador from the Vinitaly International Academy in Verona, a recognition achieved by only a few worldwide. His deep knowledge of Italian wines, including varieties, production methods, terroir, and hist

Welcome to episode 2136 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 162 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Martina Molino of Mauro Molino winery in Piemonte, a family-owned winery founded in 1982.  The winery’s Barolo DOCG Conca 2020 was awarded the Best Red Wine 2024  at https://www.5starwines.it.  More about today’s guest:   Mauro Molino is a family-owned winery founded by Mauro in 1982. After inheriting the family vineyards from their grandfather, their father Mauro immediately decided to produce his own wines. Led by his passion for agronomy and love for the Langa area, he started to look for the best vineyards in La Morra, where he bought many plots in the 1990s. In the early 2000s (2003 and 2008) the second generation of the Molino family – Matteo and Martina – joined the company. Both graduated at the Enological School of Alba, and they brought dynamism, enthusiasm and innovation to the company but never forgetting the winery’s tradition. They now lead the winery with passion

Welcome to Episode 2135 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, Juliana Colangelo interviews award-winning Master Sommelier and restauranter Bobby Stuckey. Juliana delves into the role of wellness in the wine industry and how industry leaders like Bobby Stuckey are setting great examples for everyone to follow. More about today’s guest: Bobby Stuckey As a founder of James Beard Foundation award-winning and Michelin-starred Frasca Hospitality Group, Bobby Stuckey is one of the most decorated and respected operators and Master Sommeliers in the industry. A life-long hospitalian, Bobby began his distinguished restaurant career in his home state of Arizona. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbystuckeyms/, https://www.instagram.com/frascafoodwine/, https://www.instagram.com/localeboulder/, https://www.instagram.com/scarpettawine/, https://www.instagram.com/tavernettadenver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobby.stuckey.98 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyStuckeyMS M

Welcome to Next Generation and Episode 2134 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today Karla Ravagnolo interviews Michele Griggio. Join Karla as she discusses resistant vines with Michele Griggio, Head Sommelier at Ca'Apollonio, a recently Michelin-Guide referred restaurant that focuses on PIWI labels. What is PIWI? Can PIWI satisfy the increasing demand for authentic sustainability? What is the feedback of the clients? Let's find out in this episode! More about today’s guest: Michele is a professional sommelier, currently employed by Ca’ Apollonio Bistrot and Gourmet in Romano d’Ezzelino, near Bassano del Grappa. For him, the gourmet world was a real challenge, but now the restaurant is growing in popularity, as is its wine list.  He completed the Master ALMA-AIS, with a final paper dedicated to the PIWI varieties. Studying about the PIWI led him to know Ca’ da Roman winery, the wine estate linked to Ca’ Apollonio hospitality project, completely and firmly devoted to the PIWI viticulture, through and under the oen

Welcome to Episode 2133 of On The Road Edition. Today Stevie Kim is in Sicily to talk about Sicilia DOC with Antonio Rallo, president of the Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia. More about today’s guest:  The controlled designation of origin for Sicilian wines was established on 22nd November 2011 by a decree issued by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. On 12th June 2012, the same wine growers, winemakers and bottling companies that supported recognition of the DOC, established the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Doc Sicilia with the aim of promoting the production of Sicilian wine and its area of production.
The consortium boasts about 3,000 wine growers amongst its members and, thanks to this high level of representation, it has been attributed erga omnes status by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. The consortium’s role therefore lies in the protection, promotion, development, provision of consumer information and general supervision of all matters related to Sicil

Welcome to Episode 2132 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professo 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 questions about birthday celebrations and regrets comes from Stevie Kim! Today’s questions:  How would you like to celebrate your 80th birthday next year? Come vorrebbe festeggiare il suo 80° (ottantesimo) compleanno l'anno prossimo? Do you have any regrets in your life, where there's anything you could have done to change the path? Ha qualche rimpianto nella sua vita, in cui avrebbe potuto fare qualcosa per cambiare il percorso? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvemen

Welcome to Episode 2131, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. Today’s episode is entitled “The Wine World of the Future - demographic and consumption scenarios” and features Carlo Flamini, Marzia Varvaglione, Filippo Polegato and Andrea Andreoli. 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 2023. 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. About the session: This session compares the past, present and future for a sector that will rest its growth less and less on marketed volumes. The Observatory of Unione Italiana Vini takes stock of today’s more rapid evolution of consumption and its impact

Welcome to Episode 2130 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Larissa Lawrence interviews Sebastian Van de Sype, of the Sebastian Van de Sype winery in Modena. Today’s learning objectives: What’s the cultural orientation of Lambrusco? What is distinct and unique about Lambrusco, relative to other Italian wines? How might I enjoy it personally and convey that professionally? Co-Moderator - Larissa Lawrence  Larissa Lawrence is the co-founder of Vinos Enteros, a Mexico City-based wine importing and distribution company that focuses exclusively on artisanal producers who make terroir-driven wine grounded in tradition. Vinos Enteros counts the top restaurants, hotels and private collectors across the country as clients. Prior to founding Vinos Enteros, Larissa was a management consultant, media strategist and journalist. Larissa is a graduate of Columbia Business School and a certified Italian Wine Ambassador through VinItaly International Academy

Welcome to Episode 2129 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this installment of Voices, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Judy Chan, CEO & Executive Director of Grace Vineyard, one of China’s most highly regarded wine producers.   About today’s guest: Judy Chan is CEO & Executive Director of Grace Wine Holdings Limited, the brand more commonly known as “Grace Vineyard”, one of China’s most highly regarded wine producers.  Grace took over the winery in 2002 in charge of administration and brand image. Under her leadership, the winery has become one of the best boutique winemakers in China. The success of the winery became a case study of the Harvard Business School MBA program in 2008. Moreover, the winery offers the wines to the in-flight services of Cathay Pacific Airways first and business classes. Following the initial success, Judy Chan is determined to upgrade the winery by advanced quality and vivid brand image. In June 2018, Grace Vineyard was listed in Hong Kong successfully. Prior to taking up her role at G

Welcome to episode 2128 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 161 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Cristina Genna of Cantine Colomba Bianca, a cooperative of wine growers from the province of Trapani in southeastern Sicily founded in 1970.  The winery was awarded Best Organic Red Wine 2024 at www.5starwines.it. More about today’s guest:   Cristina is the marketing manager of Colomba Bianca. Her idea is to use the wines of Colomba Bianca to spread Sicilian beauty around the world. She lived abroad for a few years, between London and Warsaw, but during the time she was far from home she felt a strong connection with her island and decided to organize events to present Sicilian wines to people from different parts of the world. That's how she got in touch with Colomba Bianca. When COVID-19 arrived, she decided to leave Poland and return home, which is when she started working for the company. Colomba BIanca is more than a normal company. It's a cooperative involving 3000 member

Welcome to Episode 2127 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Francis Percival live from TEXSOM 2024! Francis Percival is a food writer and columnist for The World of Fine Wine.   Join us at TEXSOM 2024 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this influential 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:   Francis Percival is food editor for The World of Fine Wine. His work won Louis Roederer Best International Wine Columnist in 2013 and Pio Cesare Food & Wine Writer of the Year in 2015. In addition to his writing, Francis is a judge in the magazine’s World’s Best Wine List Awards; he also teaches on cheese at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy. Together with Bronwen Percival, he is the author of Reinventing the Wheel: Mil

Welcome to Next Generation and episode 2126 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Margherita Mascagni. In this episode, McKenna and Margherita take us on a journey through the rich history, the flavors and aromas of Cantina Argiano. They explore the timeless beauty of Montalcino and Siena, delving into the art, cuisine, and charm of these stunning regions. All of this, seen through the fresh and curious eyes of a new generation that embraces tradition with a modern twist! More about today’s guests: Margherita Mascagni is a dynamic force within the world of wine, bringing her passion, expertise, and multilingual talents to the forefront of global wine exportation. As the Export Manager at Argiano, Margherita has spent the last four years dedicated to elevating the brand’s presence on the international stage. In 2023, Margherita’s exceptional performance and innate leadership abilities led to her promotion to the position of Global Export Manager for Argiano. With a keen understanding