Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2025, 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 questions come 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? 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 l

Welcome to Episode 2024, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- The Top 150 Italian Wines in American Restaurants with Jeremy Hart and Stevie Kim 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: In an era where adaptability and data-driven insights are paramount, this session focuses on one of the latest industry tools for navigating the constantly evolving landscape of the on-premises beverage market in the United States. Jeremy Hart, the Chief Strategy Offic

Welcome to Episode 2023 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Wayne Young interviews Jakob Zidarich. 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: “Let’s learn more about CARSO! This little DOC near trieste has so much to offer: Native grapes, unique terroir, iconic producers (of which Zidarich is one of them!).” Co-Moderator - Wayne Young   Wayne Young is a US expat living in Friuli Venezia Giulia since 2002. He is a self-employed wine marketing and communications consultant, wine educator and events coordinator, and the host of the La Taverna Friuli podcast. Connect: Facebook @waynegrape Instagram @waynegrape Website latavernafriuli.com Guest Bio - Jakob Zidarich Jakob Zidarich, from the Zidarich Winery. He is the son of Benjamin Zidarich who started bottling wine in the late eighties. After finishing high school in Trieste he went to work one year at the

Welcome to episode 2022 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Annette Mueller of Fattoria La Vialla di Gianni, Antonio e Bandino Lo Franco The winery is awarded the Best Winery Wine Without Walls Best Organic Sparkling Wine 2024 Trophy for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Docg Extra Brut Millesimato Vino Biologico Cuvée n° 2 2016, and Best Biodynamic Sweet Wine 2024 Trophy for Vin Santo Del Chianti Doc Occhio Di Pernice Riserva Vino Biologico 2015 in Wine Without Walls, a section of 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024 More about today’s winery: „Metti bòn, cava bòn!“ ( Put good in, get good out)  Since 1978, the Lo Franco family has lived by this motto at Fattoria La Vialla, their organic-biodynamic farm in Tuscany... and this commitment has been rewarded! For the family-run, independent and almost self-sufficient farm, the early years were difficult; it was often ignored or “snubbed” by tasting panels, but now, more than 46 years later, the Lo F

Welcome to Episode 2021 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo Today she interviews They talk about the generational shift from boomers to millennials and how it is affecting the wine market specifically. How does the internet change consumer purchase decisions? What millennials and Gen X are looking for in buying wine? Lastly, how can the wine industry make connections with consumers across generations? More about today’s guest: Susan DeMatei holds a B.S. in Communications from Boston University and an A.S. in Viticulture from Napa Valley College. She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist in Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. She has been awarded numerous awards for strategic & creative excellence for work within her marketing agency, WineGlass Marketing, that she founded in 2012. She is a columnist for Grapevine Magazine and a frequent freelance writer and speaker at conferences. Susan also is a instructor at the W

Welcome to Episode 2020 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, Scott Thomas geeks out on Aleatico and Ansonica 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: Scott Thomas has an extensive twenty-year career in the wine industry, with roles as a sommelier, in distribution and sales management, and education. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine Schoo

Welcome to Episode 2019 in which host Giulia Stocchetti interviews Nicolò Zagaglia. Nicolò Zagaglia founded Gajole in Matelica (Marche) when he was only 25 years old. Today, he’s 28 and he’s got lots of projects going on, being both an entrepreneur and an independent wine consultant. In this episode, he tells us about his experience as cellar hand in New Zealand during the 2020 harvest, his decision to start his own wine company once back home and what is going on today. He truly believes in the ageing potential of his Verdicchio di Matelica “M” and in the quality of Vino Cotto from Marche, his latest product. More about today’s guest Nicolò Zagaglia has a very specific dream: producing wine in the land where he was born, Matelica. And that's exactly what he achieved with M, a Verdicchio di Matelica resulting from his experiences in Italy and abroad. It is a particularly savory wine with character, a wine that aims for elegance and longevity. He doesn't have a family of winemakers behind him, but he is eager

Welcome to Episode 2018 –Part 78 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: Marsigliana Nera, Marzemina Bianca, Mayolet, Minutolo, Montonico Bianco, Montù, Nasco, Negretto 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 hi

Welcome to Episode 2017 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Barbera D’Asti in northern Italy where she meets Clementina Cossetti of Cossetti 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 the guest:  Clementina Cossetti is currently at the helm of the family-run winery, together with her mother Maria Emma and her sister Giulia. Around them a close-knit team of professionals, all with the aim of continuing to develop what the family has built with passion in over 130 years of history. Connect Website: https://www.cossetti.it/en/about-us.html  More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our P

Welcome to Episode 2016, 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 episode is a recorded session from VIA Verona 2024 Seminar: How climate change will alter production sites, grape varieties, and growing techniques in Italy pt 3 of 3 Abstract:  During this masterclass, Professor Scienza will delve into the effects of climate change on vines and wine, and the problems and challenges it all brings to viticulture. He will conclude with some suggestions on how to develop specific strategies to cope with them. 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 U

Welcome to Episode 2015, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Potential for Direct to Consumer business development, and growth within Italian wine regions with Barbara and Daniel Fitzgerald 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: This session will present the concept of the Direct-to-Consumer business model as it relates to the wine industry, highlighting its importance in wine sales in the United States. It will identify the different sectors of D2

Welcome to Episode 2014 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Marco Albanese interviews Eugenio Palumbo. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, Marco covers the learning objective: “My goal is for us to have a better understanding not only of the ‘stars’ of Piemonte aka Barolo and Barbaresco but also the importance of Barbera at Vietti as well as the emergence of Timorasso as a variety that is exploding in popularity. Finally, I’m hoping he can share with us a little about his life-what is like to be a winemaker in Piemonte and discuss some of the changes he has undoubtedly witnessed.” Co-Moderator - Marco Albanese Marco Albanese is a Canadian Italian born and raised in Montreal and has been living in Brooklyn, NY since 2005. Since 2016 he has been a District Manager for Dalla Terra; a National Importer of Italian Wines and Spirits. He managed to survive the VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Program this past Ma

Welcome to Episode 1975, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Bob Davidson in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. They had an intriguing conversation about the future of wine education and how to engage Gen Z.  More about today’s guest:  Bob is the Wine Training Manager at Veraison, the educational arm of Berkmann Cellars in London. His wine career started with the Majestic graduate scheme, whereupon he completed the WSET program and he now holds the Diploma certification. From then he joined BWI Private Client Sales,  Imbibe and The Drinks Trust, before joinging Veraison.  When not tasting/drinking/talking about wine, Bob plays the accordion in a Celtic folk band and dabbles in a little close-up magic. Connect: Website: https://www.veraison.education/team  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-davidson-316a3247/  About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Profes

Welcome to episode 2013 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Angelo Silvestro of Pietradolce. They talk about the territory, cuisine, and vines of Castiglione di Sicilia, highlighting the wines of Pietradolce. More about today’s winery: Pietradolce was founded in 2005 in Solicchiata, a small village a few kilometers from Castiglione di Sicilia, on the Northern slope of Mount Etna. The family Faro has been always committed in preserving and showing the beauty of the teritory, so the love for it, as well as the respect for the ecosystem and the traditions represent the core of Pietradolce's philosophy. The estate owns 30 hectares of small plots located within Rampante, Zottorinoto, Santo Spirito e Feudo di Mezzo contradas, in a range between 700 and 950 mt. above sea level. The soils are rather stony, with light sandy loam rich, able to produce unique and elegant wines. Pietradolce cultivates just indigenous varieties, the main characters of Etna's histor

Welcome to Episode 2012 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo Today she interviews Caterina Sartarelli. Today, they talked about tourism in Le Marche, specifically focusing on Sartarelli Winery, and how an Italian winery could use tourism to expand their export market abroad. More about today’s guest: Studied BWL-Betriebswirtschaftslehre (economics) completely and exclusively in German language at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany. Travelling each summer to Ireland and to England since the age of 14 to the age of 19 to learn English and then to German because of the German language. Spoken languages are English, German and French, while I also speak some Norwegian, besides Italian. Worked in Munich at the Human Resources at the Italian petrol company Agip-Eni and then worked 4 years in New York City at the Mediterranean Shipping in several departments, but mostly in traffic. Worked as translator and interpreter. Joined the Sartarelli family and team in

Welcome to Episode 2011 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, Barbara Fitzgerald geeks out on Refosco Group and Schiava Group 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: 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

Welcome to Episode 2010 in which host Giulia Stocchetti interviews Sara Pesavento of Casa Cecchin. In this episode, we're discussing Lessini Durello Spumante, a sparkling wine from Vicenza in the Veneto region. Sara and her family use the indigenous Italian grape variety called Durella to craft a sparkling wine that suits every palate. More about today’s guest Sara is the third generation of Casa Cecchin winery and she now runs the family business with her mum Roberta. However, the winery has a long tradition started in the 70's, thanks to Renato Cecchin, a civil engineer with a passion for wine. Since then, the company is dedicated to the cultivation of the vine durella, elsewhere considered only as a cutting grape and of little value.   Connect:  Website: https://casacecchin.it/  Instagram: casacecchin_winery  Facebook: Casa Cecchin More about the host:  Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicato

Welcome to Episode 2009 –Part 77 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: Invernenga, Lanzesa, Lumassina, Maceratino Bianco, Magliocco, Magliocco Canino, Malbo Gentile, Mantonico Bianco 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 a

Welcome to Episode 2008 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Piemonte in northern Italy where she meets Renzo Rosso of Diesel Farm. Renzo Rosso, a notable entrepreneur from Vicenza, who transformed the global fashion and lifestyle industry with the Diesel brand, has recently launched the "Brave Wine" project to showcase a diverse wine portfolio. This initiative aims to establish a presence in areas of excellence both in Italy and internationally. The portfolio also includes Benanti and Josetta Saffirio di Sara Vezza.  More information:  https://forbes.it/2023/02/22/brave-wine-holding-renzo-rosso-vino/  More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over

Welcome to Episode 2007, 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 episode is a recorded session from VIA Verona 2024 Seminar: How climate change will alter production sites, grape varieties, and growing techniques in Italy pt 2 of 3 Abstract:  During this masterclass, Professor Scienza will delve into the effects of climate change on vines and wine, and the problems and challenges it all brings to viticulture. He will conclude with some suggestions on how to develop specific strategies to cope with them. 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 U