Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2065 –Part 83 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Tazzelenghie, Terrano, Tintilia, Tintore di Tramonti, Torbato, Turca, Ucelut, Uva del Tundé Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord.  Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category. Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN  To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his br

Welcome to Episode 2064 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim takes a deep dive into the wine region of Piemonte. Today, she interviews Nino Falcone of Montalbera winery Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous wines More about today’s guest: In the mid-1980s, the Morando family began expanding their property by purchasing land in adjacent territories and planting it with new grapevines, prevalently Ruchè; they continue to grow their landholdings. Today, a continuous stretch of vineyard-covered land encircles the winery. The vineyards are planted entirely on hillsides, giving the vines different expositions and soil, from clay to limestone. Rigor and planning. Interpretation and terroir. These are the basis for Montalbera’s productive philosophy. They are ideals that put the fruit of the wine at the center of everything, and in doing so exalt the uniquen

Welcome to Episode 2063, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Yvonne Zohar part 1 of 2 Today’s questions:  Question 1 - I often go to Crete (we are developing a hospitality project there) where I talk with winemakers and archaeologists. As you know Cretans/ Minoans were the seafarers of the ancient world, trading pottery and wine for materials they needed, such as metals. In Greece they date the contacts between Italy much earlier than your research shows. How do you explain the difference?  Italian: Vado spesso a Creta (stiamo sviluppando un progetto di ospitalità lì) dove parlo con produttori di vino e archeologi. Come sapete, i cretesi/minoici erano i navigatori del mondo antico e scambiavano ceramiche e vino con i materiali di cui avevano bisogno, come i metalli. In Grecia i contatti con l'Italia sono datati molto prima di quanto non risulti dalle vostre ricerche.

Welcome to Episode 2062, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- A discussion on how Artificial Intelligence will change the ways we work in the wine business with Regine Lee MW, Andrea Lonardi MW Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held 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 annual  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: Efficiency, easy access to information, automation of basic tasks. Inauthenticity, plagiarism, job redundancy. The benefits and concerns that AI will bring to our daily work lives in the wine industry are numerous. How

Welcome to Episode 2061 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Mihai Popescu interviews Vittorio Navacchia . These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, today’s guest moderator covers the learning objective: “Learn about such an underrated region of Emilia-Romagna , the indigenous grapes and the key producer Tre Monti.” Co-Moderator - Mihai Popescu  Holding WSET Level 4 Diploma alongside a Bachelor's in Commerce from John Molson School of Business, Mihai Popescu judges at prestigious competitions Sélections Mondiales Canada ( largest in North America ) and Vinarium ( largest in Eastern Europe) , co-founded Salon des Vins Roumains, pioneering the first Romanian Wine Fair in North America.  As a Sales & Product Placement Consultant at Brutus Wines, Mihai Popescu curates selections, manages sales for key Eastern-European wine brands and workshops.  Recently certified as an Italian Wine Ambassador by Vinitaly Intern

Welcome to Episode 2060, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Anna Brittain in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Anna Brittain, CEO of Napa Green, who certifies sustainability in vineyards and cellars, developed the Six Pillars of Sustainability More about today’s guest:  Anna has worked locally, nationally and internationally on environmental management and policy with organizations ranging from the environmental economics think tank Resources for the Future in Washington, DC to the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has spent over 12 years facilitating and growing sustainability in the wine industry, with an expertise in communications and certification standards. Anna has served as a lead sustainability consultant with Ontario Craft Wineries, Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia, Crimson Wine Group, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, and individual wineries including Benziger Family Winery. Anna has helped lead the growth of the N

Welcome to episode 2059 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Sara D'Ambra of Casa D'Ambra Vini D'Ischia.  More about today’s guest: Sara D'Ambra is the 4th generation of Casa D'Ambra with her sister Marina. Casa D'Ambra was born in 1888 with Francesco D'Ambra, who bought the local wine to ship it to Naples North Italy and France. In 1956 thanks to Salvatore D'Ambra Casa D'Ambra started the wine production with Biancolella, Forastera, Per''e palummo, the 3 main indigenous varietis. So, the second generation consisted of 3 people: Mario the seller, Michele the one involved in the vineyard to buy grapes and Salvatore the winemaker. Another important step was March 1966 when they created the DOC Ischia Bianco and Ischia Rosso. These 2 DOC were between the first in Italy. That time the winery made around 1.500.000 bottles per year. Casa D'Ambra also exported the wines tom USA. Salvatore D'Ambra was also in the wine research in Verona. The 3rd genaration of t

Welcome to Episode 2058 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. This is an installment to the mini-series of Italian Wine Trends in the US Wine Market with Jeremy Hart. Today, they talk about: Trends by Italian Red Variety On-Premise More about today’s guest: Jeremy Hart is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in sales, brand management, and strategic marketing. He managed over 400 SKUs from 56 brands across six states while covering national accounts for a renowned importer for seven years. His visionary brand ideation contributed to the success of a multiyear Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Winner. Recognized as a leading industry expert, Jeremy hosted the closing dinner at the prestigious TexSom Conference for five consecutive years. He co-founded Inknowlogy Marketing Agency, created his wine brand Explicit Content, and holds the significant role as the Chief Strategic Marketing and Co-Founder at Somm.ai. Jeremy

Welcome to Episode 2056 in which host Giulia Stocchetti interviews Valentina Kirichkova. Valentina Kirichkova, young wine specialist at Monte Bianco, based in Almaty, talks about her working and life exeprience in the wine industry in Kazakhstan, how's importing and distributes Italian wines and how vibrant and lively this growing sector is in her country. More about today’s guest Valentina Kirichkova is a distinguished wine specialist based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Currently serving as a brand manager at Monte Bianco since 2022, she focuses on marketing premium wines, spirits, and cigars for the company, which specializes in importing and distributing fine and rare wines. Valentina is pursuing a WSET Diploma at Weinakademie Österreich and holds a WSET 3 certification and Valpolicella Scholar. She was awarded the ASI Diploma Gold in 2022 and has been recognized as the #2 Best Sommelier of Kazakhstan in 2023.  Monte Bianco, established in 1999, is a leading Kazakhstani importer and distributor of premium and r

Welcome to Episode 2057 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.  In this episode, Davy Leung geeks out on Cococciola, Fumin, Gaglioppo exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.  Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host: Davy Leung is a Certified Public Accountant and wine educator, operating in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore and is Chair of the Hong Kong Chapter of the Society of Wine Educators. His

Welcome to Episode 2055 –Part 82 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Ruggine, Sanforte, Sciaglin, Sciascinoso, Scimiscià, Semidano, Spergola, Susumaniello Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord.  Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category. Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN  To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! W

Welcome to Episode 2054 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim takes a deep dive into the wine region of Piemonte. Today, she interviews Stefano Chiarlo of Michele Chiarlo winery.  Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous wines More about today’s guest: Stefano Chiarlo was born on June 3, 1969 in Piedmont. He graduated in 1989 from the Enological School of Alba with a degree in Enology. Following his diploma, Stefano enrolled in the national service before beginning work at Michele Chiarlo in 1991 as Assistant to Enologist, Roberto Bezzato. Stefano became Michele Chiarlo’s chief winemaker in 1999 with the cooperation of Gianni Meleni. His philosophy is to produce wines of great elegance that respect the varietal and terroir; wines rich but not dense or heavy, with subtle use of wood. Connect Website: https://www.michelechiarlo.it/  Watch the video on our Y

Welcome to Episode 2053, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Gianluca di Taranto! Today’s questions:  Is there a potential future for the 8 not yet autoctone grape varieties in Etna? / Esiste un potenziale futuro per gli 8 vitigni non ancora autoctoni dell'Etna?  If you want to learn more about the Professor: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” in place of “Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza 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 for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture i

Welcome to Episode 2052, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Why you should clone your marketing manager. Five actions to reorganize the department in the company with Michele Bertuzzo Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held 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 annual  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: Posting on social, maintaining press relations, organizing visits, updating the website, coordinating graphics. Caught up in a thousand commitments, the marketing manager often forgets the most important thing: having a strateg

Welcome to Episode 2051 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Anna Obuhovskaya interviews Roberta Bonin. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, today’s guest moderator covers the learning objective: “I would like us to learn more about Carema appellation, this very small area of Alto Piedmonte and a home of Nebbiolo variety. These wines are not often to be found outside of Italy. Will talk about the challenges that producers are facing working on the steep alpine slopes and what makes the character of these wines so special.” Co-Moderator - Anna Obukhovskaya Anna obtained 15 years of expertise in wine retail, marketing & sales. Worked in a number of bigger companies and independent projects, 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. Current

Welcome Book Club and Episode 2050 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the acclaimed writer, poet and broadcaster Andrew Jefford. On the bookshelf: The books discussed in today’s show include: Drinking with the Valkyries by Andrew Jefford Whisky Island by Andrew Jefford The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardie The Match by Piero Trellini   More about today’s guest Andrew Jefford has written for many British newspapers, including The Evening Standard (for ten years), The Financial Times, The Guardian and The Times; he is today Contributing Editor and a regular columnist for both Decanter and The World of Fine Wine, as well as Academic Advisor to the Wine Scholar Guild. He writes a monthly wine column for The New Statesman.  He is one of five Co-Chairs for the London-based Decanter World Wine Awards, the largest global wine competition.  He has also broadcast extensively on wine, tea and other subjects for BBC Radio in the UK, and leads study tours in

Welcome to episode 2049 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Nino Mason Carta of Slivio Carta winery The winery is awarded the Best White Wine 2024 Trophy for Vernaccia di Oristano Doc Riserva 2004 of 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024 More about today’s guest: Nino Mason Carta, the third-generation winemaker and distiller, continues the legacy of the renowned Silvio Carta company. Founded by his grandfather, Silvio Carta, in the 1950s in Baratili San Pietro, Sardinia, the company initially focused on Vernaccia di Oristano, an amber gold wine that quickly captivated palates. Under the leadership of Silvio and later his son Elio, the company expanded its range to include Mirto ‘riserva’, London Dry Gin, Vermouth, Whisky, and other traditional spirits, all celebrated for their exceptional quality. Today, Nino works alongside his family, carrying on the traditions with a blend of innovation and respect for the past. He actively participates in

Welcome to Episode 2048, in which the Italian Wine Podcast proudly introduces Barbara Fitzgerald as a new host, joining Juliana Colangelo for Masterclass US Wine Market. Listen to the InstaLive recording as Stevie Kim and Juliana Colangelo welcome Barbara! More about today’s guest: Barbara Fitzgerald 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-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her ex

Welcome to Episode 2047 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.  In this episode, Susannah Gold geeks out on Falanghina, Fiano, Frappato exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.  Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series.  Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free!  To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host: Susannah is an  educator, a journalist, and a communications professional, Susannah also acts as a brand Ambassador, for individual producers and for regions. She has been the brand

Welcome to Episode 2046, where host Giulia Stocchetti introduces Karla Ravagnolo as the newest member of the hosting team for the Next Generation on the Italian Wine Podcast! More about today’s guest Born in the Dominican Republic, Karla holds the WSET Level 3 Certificate and has an endless curiousity for all things wine and beverage. Her never-ending quest for knowledge has led her to multiple international beverage experiences in Italy, the USA and Japan. During her time at Colangelo & Partners, a New-York based wine PR agency, she recognized the challenges of conveying the cultural, geographical and historical value of Italian wine to an international and inter-generational audience. Her goal has always been to make wine more approachable and inclusive, through sharing authentic experiences and making real interpersonal connections! Connect:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlamassielravagnolo/ Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tastin