Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1946 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Giusi Calcagno. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, they delve into what it means to be native to Etna; by learning more about the specifics of Etna climate, geology, geography and territory that make it such a unique place to grow wine Co-Moderator - 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

Welcome to Episode 1945, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Wanda Mann in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Wanda's fascinating journey in wine led her to become the East Coast Editor of The SOMM Journal in the USA and the founder of the very popular Wine With Wanda. More about today’s guest:  Wanda Mann has been writing about wine for fifteen years. She is the East Coast Editor for The SOMM Journal and Tasting Panel magazines. Wanda's writing has also been published in Food & Wine, NAPA Magazine, VinePair, Saveur, and other publications. She has visited major wine regions and interviewed top winemakers, many of whom have joined Wanda for lively chats and virtual tastings on Instagram Live. Wanda's love of wine was kickstarted by her professional chef father and the two years she spent studying in Spain. An in-demand speaker and wine presenter, Wanda has been featured at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the Women in Wine Leadership Symposium, the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, and

Welcome to episode 1944 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Leonardo Bellaccini. San Felice is an historic wine estate in Chianti Classico and Leonardo shares its rich story, from the Etruscans to the mezzadria, and about the importance of sustainable and regenerative viticulture to produce an outstanding range of wines that can be enjoyed in the Borgo San Felice 5-star Relais & Chateau wine resort with Michelin star restaurant. More about today’s guest: “San Felice encompasses three of Tuscany’s most famous estates that regularly appear in the Wine Spectator's top 100. We have an annual production of around one million bottles (1,025,000 of Chianti, 80,000 of Brunello, 40,000 of Rosso di Montalcino and 55,000 of Bolgheri), divided into16 labels, made entirely from estate-owned grapes. Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and h

Welcome to Episode 1943 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Ryan Robinson. They discuss the Italian wine market scene in Connecticut, exploring its opportunities and future trends. More about today’s guest: Currently residing between Segovia, Spain and Connecticut, USA, Ryan Robinson is the Director of Education for Brescome-Barton Inc. & Worldwide Wines in Connecticut. He also serves as Wine Director at the Cornerstone Restaurant Group in North America & South Korea. Outside of distribution and restaurants, Ryan is a Professor at the University of New Haven. Among the credentials he achieved are: Advanced Sommelier-CMSA; WSET Diploma and WSET Educator in Wine, Sake, and Beer; Rioja Wine Educator; Wine Scholar Guild Educator; Spanish Wine Specialist. He is also a Certified Scotch Whisky Professional from the Council of Whisky Masters Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommryan/  Website: https://www.guildsomm.com/public_co

Welcome to Episode 1942 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, Brie Dema geeks out on Nebbiolo Rosé, Negro Amaro 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: Brie Dema has a career rooted in hospitality and has worked with several fantastic Canadian wine and culinary programs, including Langdon Hall, Fogo Island Inn, and The Elora Mill. She has

Welcome to Episode 1941 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Federica Bonetta this week on The Next Generation. Today, they discussed how to get young people to start drinking wine and the importance of traveling, sharing food & bev customs, and seeing how others drink around the world.   More about today’s guest Federica Bonetta is the second generation and brand manager of Baglio del Cristo di Campobello winery. Currently, she is completing her master's degree in Melbourne, Australia. Federica is the youngest member of Donne del Vino and also an active member of Sbarbatelle. Connect:  Instagram & Threads: https://www.threads.net/@federicabonetta_  Website: https://www.cristodicampobello.it/en/ LinkedIn: Federica Bonetta 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 or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sig

Welcome to Episode 1940 –Part 70 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: Pt. 70 - Vermentino, Vespolina 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! When he is not helping out with events in the office suc

Welcome to Episode 1939 and another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Today’s episode comes from Piemonte where Stevie meets her guest, Sara Vezza. In this On The Road Special Edition, Stevie Kim meets Sara Vezza, the fifth generation of winemaker at the Josetta Saffirio winery in Monforte d'Alba in the Barolo winemaking area.  They discuss the history of the winery, the origins and significance of its name, as well as the territory of the winery and its flagship wines.   Sara also explains the importance of the historic Josetta Saffirio brand as well as the development of the new Sara Vezza line, focussing on sparkling metodo classico wines. The evolution of the estate and the importance of sustainability with the maintenance of forests and beekeeping is an important aspect of the winery's commitment to biodiversity. Sara also explains the wider significance of sustainability, from an economic and social perspective, as well as the challenges currently facing the winery. Stevie

Welcome to Episode 1938, 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 Lyka Caparas part 3 of 5. Today, we are celebrating the 200th episode of Everybody Needs A Bit of Scienza! Professor Scienza answers the question: Which vintages do you recommend Italian wine collectors to hold onto for their potential value and quality? / Quali sono le annate che consiglierebbe ai collezionisti di vino italiani di conservare per il loro potenziale valore e qualità? 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 bee

Welcome to Episode 1936 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Alan Kwok interviews Luca Balbiano. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Today, we focus on Langhe Freisa. In this interview, Alan goes in depth about the grape Freisa, the region and wine Freisa di Cheiri. They also discuss the historical vineyard of the Savoy Queen Cristina of France (Vigna della Regina), located on a beautiful hill which overlooks the city of Turin, this is one of the last and oldest urban vineyards in the world. Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? Co-Moderator - Alan Kwok  Alan fell in love with Italian wine during his PhD Chemistry studies in Melbourne when he discovered an old bottle of Barbaresco wine in a bottle shop. In 2014, he established DECO Wines Limited, a boutique wine importing company wi

Welcome to Episode 1935, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Stacy Buchanan in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Stacy is the founder of Blood of Gods magazine in Washington State, an international print publication that combines wine and heavy metal music! More about today’s guest:  Stacy Buchanan, Publisher Part publisher, producer, and event promoter, Stacy Buchanan is a one-man hype machine, with a preacher’s passion to bridge not hearts to god, but wine to heavy metal music. His biannual cult heavy metal and wine ‘zine, Blood of Gods, launched in Spring 2020, is his testimony—his annual Merrymaking, a festival of art, music, and wine in downtown Walla Walla, Washington, the revival tent. By any measure, he’s succeeding, with a gift for uniting people and ideas across backgrounds and industries, attracting awards, accolades, and pilgrims along the way. While in Walla Walla for the inaugural Merrymaking, Paul Grieco of famed NYC wine bar Terroir proclaimed, “This is the crowd and

Welcome to Episode 1937, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into Get to know Right Bank Bordeaux with Georgie Hindle DipWSET and Claire Dawson 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 today’s session A tasting of three wines that give an overview of Bordeaux’s Right Bank for those who want to know more about this famous region but don’t know where to start. A region as big as Bordeaux, with its renowned châteaux and myriad styles can often be a bit intimidating to new

Welcome to episode 1934 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Chiara Pavan. She is the Head Chef at Michelin-star Venissa Ristorante on the island of Mazzorbo. She shares with Marc the challenges of cooking sustainably using only local ingredients from the island and the lagoon, including utilisation of invasive species such as the blue crab. More about today’s guest: Chiara Pavan is Cheffe of Venissa, the Michelin-Starred Restaurant – which she guides alongside Francesco Brutto – set within the Venissa estate on Mazzorbo Island, in the Venice Lagoon. With her cucina ambientale, she strives to create a true taste of place while also adopting sustainable practices around the sourcing, production, and preservation of food. In her restaurant she cooks vegetables from her own garden and the current menu focuses on invasive species from the Adriatic Sea. Chiara trained at ALMA and has worked in various Michelin-starred restaurants over the last ten years. She

Welcome to Episode 1933 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Erin Kirschenmann . Erin speaks about what makes for a compelling story for a wine publication: successes and failures, stories and challenges, and data. More about today’s guest: “As Managing Editor for Wine Business Monthly, the leading print publication for the wine industry, it’s my job to write and edit articles on the business of wine, manage deadlines and budgets, coach and guide freelancers, and develop sessions for our conferences. I also have the incredible job of speaking at industry symposia and judging wine competitions around the world, emceeing and moderating at conferences, and guest lecturing at local colleges.  While stringing thoughts and paragraphs together has always come naturally to me, I know that’s not the case for everyone. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and with the right questions or guidance, anyone can be a writer. My talent is in ma

Welcome to Episode 1932 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, Kevin Di Lucente geeks out on Trebbiano Group, Vernaccia 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: Experienced wine sales professional with 14+ years of demonstrated industry success; honors, certifications, and ambassadorships with Vinitaly International Academy, Italian Wi

Welcome to Episode 1931 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Margherita Sgubin this week on The Next Generation. They discuss the wines & cusines of Margherita’s hometown in Friuli Venezia Giulia, her aspirations following her wine studies in Burgundy, and her plans to implement her newfound knowledge in her family's winery business. Additionally, they share their perspectives on the wine world from the standpoint of their respective generations, Gen Z and Millenial.   More about today’s guest Margherita represents the third generation of Ferruccio Sgubin Winery in Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. After completing her studies in Business Management & Administration, she started to work at her family’s winery, and it was during this time that she discovered her passion for wines. In fact, it was not written that she would have ended up there as she has always considered to keep different options open.  It was by taking part to different wine fairs and events, meeting with wine people, the sharing of experienc

Welcome to Episode 1930 –Part 69 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: Pt. 69 - Verdicchio, Verduzzo Friulano  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! When he is not helping out with events in the o

Welcome to Episode 1929 and another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Today’s episode presents Salami Making with Mariano Buglioni Ever wanted to know how salami is made? In this On The Road Special Edition, Stevie Kim learns the secrets behind making the perfect salami at the famous Cantina Buglioni in Valpolicella near Verona. Discover the process, known in the local Veronese dialect as "femo su il porco", of making the perfect salami, from butchering the pork to maturing the finished salami. Learn about the ingredients that go into the salami, including the preparation of the cow's intestine used as a natural casing, as well as the special blend of herbs and spices that go into the mix. Finally, discover the perfect way to enjoy salami and the best wine to accompany it! Find out more about Cantina Buglioni at: https://buglioni.it  Watch the video on our Youtube Channel, Mamma Jumbo Shrimp https://youtu.be/KjgvFFwflrM?feature=shared  More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie K

Welcome to Episode 1928, 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 Lyka Caparas part 2 of 5 Professor Scienza answers the question: Are there any emerging Italian wine regions to look out for in the near future? (except Etna) / Quali sono le regioni emergenti in Italia da tenere d'occhio in futuro per quanto riguarda il vino? (escludendo l'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 v

Welcome to Episode 1927, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into Taste Til You Drop: The journey frrom wine student to Master of Wine with Gabriele Gorelli MW, Andrea Lonardi MW, Robert Joseph 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 today’s session Italy’s two Masters of Wine, Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi MW, bring the band back together and share the story of their infamous partnership, which has seen them supporting each other through years of work to ach