Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2006, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into-  Q&A with Wine Spectator & Wine Spectator presents OperaWine Producers 2024 with Bruce Sanderson, Alison Napjus, 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: Veronafiere together with Vinitaly and with the contribution of leading magazine “Wine Spectator” are proud to present OperaWine, Finest Italian Wines: Great Producers selected by Wine Spectator. OperaWine offers international w

Welcome to Episode 2005 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Anna Obuhovskaya interviews Gabriele Brugnori . These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, Anna covers the learning objective: “Matelica is quite a little production area and not quite appreciated yet, so I would like us to discover more of the origin of the particular style of Verdicchio, also about key specifics of the region and what is going on in the area of winemaking.” 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 2023 she became an Italian wine Ambassador. Driven by passion for European wines she moved from Saint Petersburg in Russia to the charming Slovenia. Currently holding the position of a portfolio development and Sales expert at Dobro vino, a wine importing company in Ljub

Welcome to episode 2004 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Riccardo Brighigna of Cantina Tollo The winery is awarded the Best Rosé Wine 2024 Trophy for Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP Deìvaì 2022, in 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024 More about today’s guest: Winemaking consultant with degree in viticulture and enology, WSET advanced certified and currently in the stage two of the Master of Wine study program.  Twice awarded winemaker of the year of the Abruzzo Region.  Awarded as meritorious of Italian enology and viticulture at Vinitaly 2013 by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. He follows Cantina Tollo as supervisor of the oenological department since 2003 where he has developed most of the super-premium lines. Connect: Website: www.cantinatollo.it  Instagram: @cantina.tollo  Facebook: @cantinatollo LinkedIn: https://it.linkedin.com/company/cantina-tollo  More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has be

Welcome to Episode 2003 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo Today she interviews Stefano Lorenzi of Castello di Grumello.  More about today’s guest: Stefano Lorenzi - MANAGER A professional arborist and tree climbing instructor, Stefano was born in Varese, also known as the "Garden City". In his green hometown, and thanks to the teachings of his father – also a gardener - he discovered a passion for nature, especially for taking care of monumental trees. He then combined his work as an arborist with study of wine and winemaking, becoming a sommelier through the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS). This led him to explore the realms of viticulture and agronomy, always with an eye on sustainability. For years now, he has been holding courses and seminars on the importance of agroforestry. Stefano does not believe in monoculture, but in adopting a complex ecosystem, where the vineyard can and must exist alongside multiple plant and tree species. In his spare time, he enjoy

Welcome to Episode 2002 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 Moscato Family and Raboso Family 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 2001 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Vincenzo Setaro of Casa Setaro Winery. Vincenzo Setaro is a young player on the Italian wine scene. In this episode, he tells us about his winery Casa Setaro, their typical restaurant where you can enjoy paccheri with a special tomato sauce (they grow up to 30 different kinds of tomatoes on the slopes of Vesuvio!) and their B&B, with rooms facing the stunning island of Capri. More about today’s winery: Casa Setaro Is a family business started in 2004 with Massimo Setaro. He loved wines and his family so he created " Casa Setaro", literally "Setaro's home ". Massimo's son, Vincenzo, is a 15 year old little man that's trying to learn everything about wines and his father's business.  Connect:  Website: https://casasetaro.it/en/  More about the host: Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals

Today the Italian Wine Podcast is celebrating its 2000th episode! This is a very special milestone, so we’ve decided to share our favorite episode from the past seven years. We’ve asked our listeners to vote for their favortie episodes and this replay won the vote among the 2000 episodes we’ve done so far. So sit back, relax and enjoy a piece of Italian Wine Podcast history! More about Italian Wine Podcast The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the Italian wine world; part of the Mamma Jumbo Shrimp brand of wine related content and books. New episodes are published each day of the week so stay tuned! Connect: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/about/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodca

Welcome to Episode 1999 –Part 76 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: Lesser Known - Foglia Tonda, Forastera, Forgiarin, Fortana, Gamba Rossa, Giacchè, Girò, Guardavalle 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 harnessin

Welcome to Episode 1998 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Barbera D’Asti in northern Italy where she meets Federica Massimelli of Bersano 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 winery: Since 1907, Bersano has had a vision: to preserve the best of the winemaking and convivial culture of Langhe and Monferrato and spread it throughout the world. It is an ambitious goal: for many, an impossible mission – for us, a promise to keep, day after day. It all started with Arturo Bersano and his boundless foresight. Upon his passing, the challenge passed to other hands, those of the Massimelli family: first Ugo, then, today, his daughter Federica, supported by her sisters and son. In the vineyard, in the cellar, in our museums: we focus everything on Piedmont. We do this by selecting and refining only the best bunches of nativ

Welcome to Episode 1997, 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 1 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 2033, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- How to make more money from your wine with Robert Joseph, Dominga Cotarella. 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: Some of the finest wines sell for very high prices. Many don’t. Too many producers struggle financially, despite the efforts they put into the quality of their wine and the way they communicate. Former wine critic and wine competition organiser, Robert Joseph, who is both a

Welcome to Episode 1996, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Establishing the Foundation for a Long-lasting and Mutually Beneficial Importer/ Supplier Relationship with Peter Mondavi Jr, Marilisa Allegrini 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:  Choosing the right importer - and import model - for your business is the most important decision you will make for success in the critical US market. Is a large, established national importer the right fit

Welcome to Episode 1995 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Mauricio de Chiaro interviews Fabio Costantino. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, Mauricio covers the learning objective: “We are all hearing a lot about how Etna is THE new destination in Italy. I hope this interview makes people more familiar with what Etna really means, and what kind of wines one can get with quality wine making techniques. And of course, we will all get to know Fabio and his work better.” Co-Moderator - As an Italian Wine Ambassador, Mauricio has recently visited more than 100 wineries in Italy and is actively promoting Italian wine in Brazil, particularly highlighting lesser-known native grapes. With a 30+ year career in finance as a background, Mauricio is also bringing his business expertise into the Italian wine industry. Inspired by the medieval guilds where knowledge was shared among craftsmen and merchants, Mauri

Welcome Book Club and Episode 1994 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the publisher Hermione Ireland, Managing Director of Académie du Vin Library. On the bookshelf: The books discussed in today’s show include: Amarone and the fine wines of Verona by Michael Garner Judgment of Paris by George M. Taber A Life in Wine by Steven Spurrier 10 Great Wine Families by Fiona Morrison Sherry: Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent! by Ben Howkins In Vino Veritas by Susan Keevil (Ed) Wine Tasting by Michael Broadbent From Bordeaux to the Stars by Jean-Michel Cazes Drinking with Valkyries by Andrew Jefford The Long-Goodbye by Raymond Chandler Odette by Jerrard Tickell Behind the Glass by Gus Zhu Wine Confident by Kelli A White   More about today’s guest Hermione Ireland is the Managing Director of Académie du Vin Library, the world’s leading dedicated wine book publisher which now includes the Classic Wine Library list. Hermione is a very experienced marketi

Welcome to episode 1993 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Jacopo Gubert of Ager Patris The winery is awarded the Best Biodynamic Sparkling Wine 2024 Trophy for Asolo Prosecco Docg Superiore Spumante Dosaggio Zero Sui Lieviti Vino Biologico 2022, in Wine Without Walls, a section of 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024 More about today’s winery: Ager Patris, located in the picturesque region of Santa Maria in Colle, Treviso, is a remarkable estate dedicated to cultivating vines with the utmost respect for natural balances. This unique location produces organic Asolo DOCG Prosecco and Rosé sparkling wine from Raboso grapes, offering a delightful taste of tradition and innovation. The history of Ager Patris stretches back over two millennia, rooted in a land that once hosted a pre-Roman villa. Archaeological excavations have unearthed vases, amphorae, and jewelry from both pre-Christian and medieval times, adding a layer of historical richness t

Welcome to Episode 1992 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo Today she interviews Felicity Carter. The discussion focuses on the Neo-prohibitionism movement happening around the world today.  More about today’s guest: Felicity Carter is co-founder of the “Business of Drinks” podcast and content studio. She is Editorial Director of Areni Global in London and Editorial Consultant to an array of private clients. Previously, she was Founding Executive Editor of The Drop at Pix, Editorial Consultant for Liv-ex, and Editor in Chief of Meininger’s Wine Business International, which she built into the world’s premier wine business magazine, with subscribers in more than 38 countries. Her work has also appeared in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers in Australia, and in The Guardian USA, among many others. She is an international wine judge and speaker. Connect: Website: https://felicitycarter.com.au/about/  More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a leading c

Welcome to Episode 1991 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, Pablo Fernandez  geeks out on Montepulciano, Nascetta 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: Pablo Fernandez Born in Florianópolis, Pablo graduated in civil engineering with a specialization in project and contracts management in the renewable energy industry. During his sabb

Welcome to Episode 1990 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Cosimo Selvi this week on The Next Generation. He talks about his life in Chianti, his pursuit of studying enology, and how he is helping his family’s winery. Victoria and Cosimo also shared their thoughts on the importance of grape quality in creating great wines. More about today’s guest Cosimo was born in Florece in 1996 and raised in a small village named Castellina in Chianti nearby Siena. After High school he decided to study oenology and viticulture in Florence. He and his family own a small winery of 6 hectars and produce around twenty thousand bottle of Chianti Classico per year. He has always been actively involved in the winery's life and slowly understood that winemaking was the right path to follow. He is deeply convinced that great wine can only be produced starting from great grapes. Connect:  Website: fattoriapomona.it  Instagram: fattoria_pomona More about the host: Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curios

Welcome to Episode 1989 –Part 75 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: Lesser Known - Dindarella, Dorona, Doux d'Henry, Durella, Enantio, Famoso, Famoso di Pesaro/Rimini, Fogarina 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

Welcome to Episode 1988 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Barbera D’Asti in northern Italy where she meets Vitaliano Maccario, President of Consorzio Barbera D'Asti e Vini del Monferrato 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 consortium: The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e vini del Monferrato is the beating heart of a land declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the point of reference for a wine production chain whose products express the history and value of a unique region. Constantly fulfilling its mission to promote and protect its designation wines, the Consortium lies at the intersection of the environment, research and development, bringing together nature and business, and preserving the Monferrato wine country’s rich legacy of winemaking expertise, history and landscape. Connect:  Website: https://www.viniastimonf