Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1827 of "On The Road Edition," hosted by Stevie Kim. Today we are celebrating International Women's Day with a special episode, featuring Cristina Mercuri, a renowned wine educator in Italy and a strong female role model for the world of wine.  More about today’s guest Cristina Mercuri DipWSET – presenter, Wine Educator & Master of Wine candidate in Italy. She abandoned her career as a lawyer to dedicate herself to her great passion, wine. Today she is the founder and responsible for the training of Wine Club. She teaches students of all levels, from WSET Diploma candidates to Sommeliers and Wine & Spirits companies. She is a presenter for many Italian wineries at important wine events such as Vinitaly and Milan Wine Week. She also conducts various promotional events such as staff training, team building and private tastings. Cristina has over 10 years of experience in the sector and stands out for her profound multidisciplinary knowledge. Connect:  Website: https://www.wine-club.it/  Ins

Welcome to Episode 1826. Today's episode is a recording of Prof. Scienza's seminar with Gabriele Gorelli MW, titled 'What does 'natural' mean in wine? How to engage wine lovers with science.' This is part 3 of 4. The seminar’s abstract: The European Commission has prohibited the use of the words “natural wine” on labels in Europe. Why? Primarily because there exists an underlying misunderstanding about what “natural” actually refers to in the wine sector. One side of the argument sees “natural” wines as those with zero interventions (i.e., no chemicals, no sulfites, no pesticides, etc.), while forgetting that the harvest, fermentation and bottling processes all involve human intervention. The other side of the argument says the only wines that are truly “natural” must be those made from wild vines with no genetic selection over time – and these wines simply do not exist. While both arguments can be viewed as extreme, both have at heart a desire for sustainability, care for the environment and attention to th

Welcome to Episode 1825; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today’s interview features Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery  Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great interviews that unfolded over the course of 3 days. More about today’s guest: Riccardo was born in Staffolo in 1990, in the heart of Castelli di Jesi appellation. At the age of 20, he fell in love with wine and I decided to take over my father's vineyard. At the time he produced wine as a hobby on 2 hectares of vineyard. Riccardo moved immediately to organic farming and started to make more “natural” oriented wines. Connect: Website: Vinilastaffa.it Instagram: @_maisentito_ | @lastaffaofficial _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.co

Welcome to Episode 1824, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into How to promote and sell Italian wines in France with Fanny Breuil, moderated by Alessandra Dal Monte 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:  Wine consumption in France has changed a lot in the past decades. Alongside a fall in consumption in terms of quantity, there has been an increase in consumption in terms of quality. There have been deep changes in habits and in people who are buying wines as

Welcome to Episode 1823  Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Emilia Marinig interviews Serena Gusmeri  . 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 - Emilia Marinig Born in Friuli, Emilia is a dynamic marketing professional with over 20 years of international experience with Italian Fine Wine Brands. Since 2019, she has been the driving force behind Marketing and Communications at Querciabella in Chianti Classico, blending her passion for Italy's viticultural heritage with a focus on sustainable and unique wines. Guest Moderator: Emilia Marinig Instagram: emilia_marinig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilia-marinig/ Guest Bio - Serena Gusmeri Born in Brescia, Serena Gusmeri joined Vecchie Terre di Montefili in 2015 bringing a ric

Welcome to Episode 1822, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Carolyn Martin in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Carolyn Martin is the co-owner and creative director of Creation, a wine farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Region of the Western Cape, South Africa. Dynamic, and a champion of innovation, Carolyn is considered a wine and food pairing expert of note. Her passion and the estate’s well-founded reputation for producing fine wine, have culminated in Creation’s position in the top 50 of the World’s Best Vineyards in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 and as number 1 in Africa in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Currently holding the position as number 4 in the world. Creation Wines has also been awarded with the “Best Brand Experience” by V d’Or in 2024.  In 2019 Carolyn was designated a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International, honouring her deep sense of the needs of the community she serves. Her name appears on the 2021 WINWSA list of the world’s 50 most influential women in wi

Welcome to Episode 1821 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Michele Bernetti More about today’s guest Michele Bernetti represents the third generation of the Bianchi-Bernetti family, owner of Umani Ronchi, historical winery in Marche and Abruzzo regions. Born in Ancona in 1966 – where he still lives with his wife and children- Michele raised with a strong passion for wine, inherited from his family. He is a tireless traveller and the current CEO of Umani Ronchi.   The story began with Gino Umani Ronchi, in the heart of Verdicchio Classico, in 1957. Since 1968 the Umani Ronchi estate is owned by the Bianchi-Bernetti family, with more than 170 ha across the Castelli di Jesi and Conero districts in Le Marche and 40 ha in Abruzzo. Verdicchio, Montepulciano and Pecorino are the most important varieties, cultivated following the latest organic farming techniques. Umani Ronchi is a member of the Istituto del Vino di Qualità “Grandi Marchi,” along with 17 oth

Welcome to Episode 1820 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Giulia Cecchi About today’s guest Hailing from Castellina in Chianti, in the Tuscany region of Italy, Giulia grew up with Sangiovese coursing through her veins (almost). Her mother is the third generation of Castello di Monsanto winery and her father is the fourth one of the Famiglia Cecchi Estates. From early childhood, Giulia has been deeply involved in the atmosphere of vine growing, including working her first harvest at four years old! Growing up travelling to renowned wine regions, tasting food prepared by the best chefs in Italy, and observing her parents in their natural habitats of fine wine and hospitality, Giulia organically grew into a career focused on the remarkable Italian culture. Enchanted by the art, passion, and professionalism of the top chef and Italian cuisine, Giulia attended the Luigi Bocconi University in Milan with a focus in Economics where she com

Welcome to Episode 1819 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, Peggy Baudon geeks out on Piedirosso, Pignolo, Prié, 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: Peggy Baudon is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and holds the WSET Diploma certification. Her background is in education but was pulled into the world of wine 8 years ago. She

Welcome to Episode 1819 in which host Giulia Stocchetti interviews Martina Boezio this week on The Next Generation where young Italian wine people 30 and under shake up the wine scene. More about today’s guest Martina Boezio was born in 2001 in Staffolo, a small village in the Marche region, an area well known for the production of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. Thanks to her mother Rosella Zaccagnini and her father Franco Boezio who carried out this interest in viticulture, she developed a great passion for wines that we can describe as a gesture of love towards the land in which her entire family has its roots. She is currently a law student in the University of Macerata and she is determined to make her dreams come true but, at the same time, she has the intention of continuing the family business, founded by her grandfather Mario Zaccagnini 50 years ago. Now days she represent the third generation , she is an active part of the family and all she want to do is preserve the past and look to the future w

Welcome to Episode 1817 –Part 58 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: Mammolo, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemino 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

Welcome to Episode 1816 and another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Today’s episode features an Instalive throwback during Christmas holiday, featuring Chiara Lungarotti 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 Chiara Lungarotti is CEO of Lungarotti winery, the family company, a symbol of Umbrian wine excellence and a pioneer in the wine tourism field. After the death of her father Giorgio, at just 27 years old, she took over the reins by innovating, according to sustainable practices but respecting tradition. She is Federvini Councilor and Vice

Welcome to Episode 1815. Today's episode is a recording of Prof. Scienza's seminar with Gabriele Gorelli MW, titled 'What does 'natural' mean in wine? How to engage wine lovers with science.' This is part 2 of 4. The seminar’s abstract: The European Commission has prohibited the use of the words “natural wine” on labels in Europe. Why? Primarily because there exists an underlying misunderstanding about what “natural” actually refers to in the wine sector. One side of the argument sees “natural” wines as those with zero interventions (i.e., no chemicals, no sulfites, no pesticides, etc.), while forgetting that the harvest, fermentation and bottling processes all involve human intervention. The other side of the argument says the only wines that are truly “natural” must be those made from wild vines with no genetic selection over time – and these wines simply do not exist. While both arguments can be viewed as extreme, both have at heart a desire for sustainability, care for the environment and attention to th

Welcome to Episode 1814; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today’s interview features Kristian Keber of Edi Keber Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great interviews that unfolded over the course of 3 days. More about today’s winery: Kristian Keber's parents' house, Edi Keber, has a history of 350 years and is a prestigious winery that started bottling in 1957. He inherited an old vineyard from his grandfather Roman and he decided to realize his dream in the Goriška Brda Region. The cultivated grapes are the natives: Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano and Malvasia Istriana. Of course, he followed the idea of Wine-Terroir and therefore the name of the wine is Brda, which is the Slovenian translation of Collio. The slopes are covered with terraced vineyards and the soil is called

Welcome to Episode 1813, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into The UK Fine Wine Market In a Post-Pandemic World with Claudio Povero, Adam Lechmere, and Hermione Ireland 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 UK has long been considered one of the most dynamic wine markets in the world, its supermarkets, fine wine merchants, e-commerce retailers and other platforms offering a dizzying choice. In any high street you might find a Feteasca Regala from Romania,

Welcome to Episode 1812 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Sergio Germano. 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 - 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 gradu

Welcome to Episode 1811, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Sam Parra in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Born and raised in St. Helena, CA, Sam was destined to be in the wine industry. After graduating from St. Helena High School he attended Napa Valley College before transferring to Sonoma St University. Sam has been active with philanthropic organizations for decades including in his hometown with the St. Helena IOOF Lodge. He also volunteered for the Napa Valley Wine Auction, Yountville Veterans Home and the Napa Valley Film Festival. After 15 years in the wine industry through Napa and Sonoma counties, Sam and his wife moved to the Willamette Valley in the summer of 2016. He continued his philanthropic efforts in Oregon volunteering for Salud! plus the Lutheran Community Services Northwest. In 2019 he launched PARRA Wine Co where his single vineyard Oregon wines will be sold strictly through his mailing list. In his spare time Sam loves to hike, cook, at

Welcome to Episode 1810 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Michael Caines MBE More about today’s guest Michael has built his reputation on a highly personal and distinctive modern cuisine that celebrates the finest local and seasonal produce and ingredients from Devon and the South West along with drawing on influences from his travels around the world. Michael appears regularly on Saturday Kitchen, and has made numerous appearances on MasterChef, The Great British Menu, Sunday Brunch and other broadcasts. He has numerous business interests and is extensively involved in community and charity work. Michael held two Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years before he took the leap of faith to create his own country house hotel. Just six months from opening Lympstone Manor, Michael and the team were awarded their first Michelin star. Amongst his many accolades, Michael cooked in 10 Downing Street for the Prime Minister, was awarded AA Chef’s Chef of the

Welcome to Episode 1809 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Charlie Friedmann About today’s guest Charlie Friedmann is the Co-Founder and President of Proxies—the non-alcoholic wine alternative that has brought a new level of credibility to the NA space by collaborating with top chefs, sommeliers, and winemakers including Dominique Crenn, Sean Brock, André Mack, and Division Winemaking Co. Proxies are a new take on non-alc wine, bot dealcoholized wine but complex beverages built from the ground up with varietal wine grapes, verjus, teas, spices, and natural botanicals to properly serve the wine occasion. You can find Proxies at drinkproxies.com, at top restaurants across North America, and hundreds of wine and fine food retailers. Connect: Website: https://drinkproxies.com/  Instagram: drinkproxies  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drinkproxies or https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfriedmann/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d

Welcome to Episode 1808 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, Stephanie Guth geeks out on Petit Rouge & Picolit, 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: Upon completing the CMS certification Stephanie worked as a sommelier in Canada, the UK and New Zealand. Having completed an MBA in Wine Marketing and Management in France she moved back to Toront