Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1907, 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 Stevie Kim! 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 in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-

Welcome to Episode 1909, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into -Wine Enthusiast: Blind Tasting Wines for Decades with Jeff Porter IWA, Danielle Callegari 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. Abstract:  In this tasting session Porter and Danielle Callegari, writer at large for Wine Enthusiast and professor of Italian studies and food studies at Dartmouth College, will share their thoughts on the Wine Enthusiast philosophy of evaluating wines from many unusual angles.

Welcome to Episode 1905 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Scott Thomas interviews Lia Tolaini Banville. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! 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 - Scott Thomas Scott Thomas is a wine culturalist, educator, and sommelier with a twenty-year career in the wine industry. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine School, a Denver-based academy offering immersive wine travel, wine events, and structured courses, including the VIA's Italian Wine Maestro certification. He is also the wine director at Restaurant Olivia, a pasta-focused concept with an Italian-heavy wine list. His passion for Italian wines grew during his two years in Piedmont and Tuscany, where he earned a Master's in Wine Culture from Slow Food's University of Gastronomic Sciences

Welcome to Episode 1904, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Na Serena Zhao  in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Na Serena Zhao is a wine specialist based in Poland. Her journey in the wine industry began with a position at an e-commerce wine importation company in China, and she also served as a WSET educator in Shanghai. In 2013, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Viticulture and Enology in University of Bologna, followed by the completion of her WSET Diploma in 2016. She recently took part in the VIA 2024 event held in Verona. Connect: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/serena-zhao-81019587  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 Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and p

Welcome to episode 1903 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Alberto Cella on behalf of Sardinia Terroirs More about today’s show SARDINIA TERROIRS is an ambitious plan and a shared outlook, to narrate Sardinia trough its wine-producing excellencies made of people, wines and territories, and reunited under a common ideal, that is increasing the recognisability of Sardinian wines among the international market as representative of terroirs that are capable of expressing an enological culture of great quality and tradition. The cluster SARDINIA TERROIRS collects under the same project different winemakers, different vineyards and different terroirs. The goal is narrating the uniqueness of Sardinian wines and their producers, as well as the uniqueness of their areas of origin. Eight wineries for eight territories, each one vocated to the major autochthonous vine varieties of Sardinia: the region of Logudoro with its Vermentino di Sardegna, the Oristanese wi

Welcome to Episode 1902 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Stephanie Johnson More about today’s guest Stephanie joined Wine & Spirits Magazine as Tasting Director in 2013 and became Italian Wine Editor in 2016. She spends a significant amount of time each year visiting Italy’s wine regions, tasting with producers and researching articles about their practices. Stephanie holds the WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and has worked in the wine retail and restaurant sectors, including five years as Wine Director at City Winery in NYC’s SoHo district. She previously worked in textbook publishing as an editor and marketing manager in Minneapolis, Chicago, Austin and Tokyo. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineandspirits/  Website: https://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/  More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a

Welcome to Episode 1901 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, Paul Bologna geeks out on Barbera, Bombino Bianco, Bombino Nero, 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: Paul is a native to Southern California and a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Economics and began his wine career working in Napa Valley and then started a long fruitful ca

Welcome to Episode 1900 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Margherita Forno this week on The Next Generation.  More about today’s guest  Margherita is an enthusiastic winemaker working in her family estate Tenuta il Falchetto in Santo Stefano Belbo, Piemonte (Italy). She loves traveling, sharing wine and play music. She’s been traveling across Australia, New Zealand and USA to learn more about winemaking and wines. If you want to make her happy, play The National and pour her a glass of Barbera!  Connect Website: https://www.ilfalchetto.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margheritaforno  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 sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti. Connect: Instagram: @sluttispaghetti Twitter: @sluttispaghetti LinkedIn: https://www.li

Welcome to Episode 1899 –Part 66 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: Rossese, Ruchè, Sagrantino 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 such as

Welcome to Episode 1898 and another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Today’s episode presents an Instalive throwback during Christmas holiday, featuring Lisa Anselmi of Anselmi winery Passito wines represent a niche production in the Italian wine sector, they are often consumed only on special occasions or during family meals when they are typically combined with the dessert course. Seven women producers from all over Italy will join us for this series, to discuss their Passito wines and recommend the perfect pairing with a typical Christmas dish from their region, sharing personal memories linked to the Christmas holidays and wine.   More about today’s guest “Since 2004, immediately after graduating, I have been working in the family business with my father and my brother. Today I am the administrator of the company.Even just a generation ago in Italy, a winemaker like my father would have expected his son or his daughter’s husband to lead a winery like his. But after being charg

Welcome to Episode 1897, 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 Alessandro Granata 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 in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/a

Welcome to Episode 1896, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into -U.S: Wine Market Shake Up: Worrying Trends in Consumer Behavior with Danny Brager & Ettore Nicoletto 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. Abstract:  The Wine Market Council (WMC) provides wine market knowledge, trends, insights, and intelligence essential to all tiers of the wine industry. During this session, leading industry analyst and WMC Research Committee member Danny Brager will present an in-depth

Welcome to Episode 1895 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Scott Thomas interviews Alessio Cecchini and Elisabetta Fagiuoli. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! 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 - Scott Thomas 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 School in Denver, which offers immersive wine travel, wine events, and structured courses, including the VIA's Italian Wine Maestro certification. In addition, he’s the wine director at Restaurant Olivia, a mighty pasta-focused concept with an Italian-heavy wine list.  Scott's professional credentials include Italian Wine Ambassador, Italian Wine educator, and Certified Wine

Welcome to Episode 1894, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Lindsay Johnson Cole  in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Lindsay has recently been acclaimed as a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador in Verona, marking a significant milestone in her journey through the world of Italian wines. Her passion ignited at Grappolo Wine School, where she honed her expertise as an Italian Wine Maestro. Lindsay's dedication is evident through her WSET studies and Certified Sommelier. Follow her captivating wine journey on Instagram @lindsayloves_wine. Connect: Instagram: @lindsayloves_wine 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 Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings,

Welcome to episode 1893 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Michael Albarello of Fongaro More about today’s guest The Fongaro Winery was born in 1975 from the passion and commitment of its founder, Guerrino Fongaro. Since the beginning the founder’s strongly believed in the cultivation of an native Veronese grape variety: Durella. The name of the grape also gives the name to the type of wine developed: Durella the grape, Durello the wine. The Durella is one of the oldest and most typical vines of the Lessini Mountains, area where the company stands. The winery is located in Roncà (province of Verona) and is part of the Lessinia National Park where an extinct volcanos left us a fantastic soil structure composed of basalt. In 1975 the Fongaro Winery decided to focus its activity on the exclusive production of Classic Method Sparkling Wines. The use of this grape variety (Durella) with particular characteristics, enhanced in the sparkling process, and the

Welcome to Episode 1892 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Robert Joseph More about today’s guest Robert Joseph is an associate editor of Meininger’s Wine Business International, which he helped to launch in 2006. In 1983, after living in Burgundy for five years, he launched the Wine International magazine; set up the International Wine Challenge; became a wine writer for the Sunday Telegraph, and wrote The Wine Lists, the first of his 25 books. He has chaired and launched over 50 wine competitions in Asia, Europe and the UK. Robert has been in Who’s Who since 2013, and the awards he has received include the Jacob’s Creek ‘Golden Vine’; ‘the Best Wine Guide in the World’; the Glenfiddich (twice); The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom Premier; the Marques de Caceres. He regularly appears on television and radio and has lectured at the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust, Burgundy and Sonoma Wine Business Schools. Joseph is one of the trio

Welcome to Episode 1889 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Alojz Felix Jermann this week on The Next Generation.  More about today’s guest  Alojz Felix Jermann is a wine consultant and world-traveller seasoned in culinary arts, wine service, and brand advocacy. After working in Fine Dining restaurants in Australia, Felix became the Brand Ambassador for Jermann & Lux Wines (Gallo). Felix took what he learned as an ambassador for Friuli and created a personal style of wine communication, developing projects in the wine sector to convey the true identity of the brands with which he collaborates. Authenticity and transparency are the basis of the wine storytelling, impacting customers and creating trends. His goal is to help companies communicate unique sensations in wine, while increasing digital brand awareness and sales velocity. Connect YouTube: Alojz Felix Jermann -- Italian Fine Wines Instagram: @alojzfelixjermann More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley ta

Welcome to Episode 1890 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, Paul Bologna geeks out on Bosco and Arneis, 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: Paul is a native to Southern California and a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Economics and began his wine career working in Napa Valley and then started a long fruitful career working as a som

Welcome to Episode 1888 –Part 65 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: Primitivo, Ribolla Gialla, Rondinella 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 off

Welcome to Episode 1887 - another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Join us today for another exciting installment featuring an Instalive sub-series titled "Livin’ The Dolce Vita," Part 6 where Stevie and Jeff Porter share their adventures as globe-trotting wine professionals in Italy. In this episode, they continue to talk about wine trends, and Jeff unveils his Vinitaly Masterclass theme Article link: https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/insights-trends-wine/seven-wine-trends-2024  More about today’s co-moderator Jeff is an American beverage professional with over 22 years experience in retail and restaurants. He specializes in wine and beverage education, restaurant operations and management. He is part of the Wine Enthusiast team covering Italian wines. In addition to his consulting business Jeff hosts the Italian travel and wine series, SIP TRIP, now streaming on SOMMTV. He has recently relocated to Torino in northern Italy where he will spend the next six months with