Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1136 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Peggy Baudon interviews Francesca Accornero. 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? Guest-Moderator "I am relatively new to wine, having stumbled into it by default. I recently returned to bartending after a stretch of years teaching then followed by having two children. Bartending in the food/wine industry offered the chance to re-enter the work world in the evenings while allowing time to be with children in the day. The opportunity to work with wine again sparked a curiosity and an itch to learn more and more about it. Although I intended bartending to be a stop-gap measure of a job until I could return to full-time classroom teaching, the realization occurred that the food and wine indust

Welcome to Episode 1135 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Gabriele Stringa, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: Communication specialist, higher education professor, serial entrepreneur and wine enthusiast. A Tireless explorer of the new, he does not stop for a second to want to know and learn from people. He happened across the wine world thanks to friends, and like good wine, it seems to improve with age. To learn more visit: Website: www.ferro13.it ; www.zai.wine Instagram: @Ferro13winery ; @zaiwinery ; @gabrielestringa Facebook: Fb.com/ferro13winery ; Fb.com/zaiwinery Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielestringa/ 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

Welcome to Episode 1134 in which Marc Millon interviews Julia Prestia, in this installment of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: Born and raised in Vienna, Julia Prestia is Austrian by birth, but Italian by adoption. Julia studied law and economics, worked in London and since childhood dreamed of living in the country - she has now realised her dream. Julia is the owner and administrator of Tenuta Venturini Baldini. Since 2015, together with her husband Giuseppe Prestia, they have embarked on a major relaunch of the entire property with a holistic approach, in which every detail has a fundamental value for the whole. The aim is a greater appreciation of the territory and its most renowned wine, Lambrusco. "The fil rouge of the project is excellence," explains Julia Prestia. "We work to ensure that every detail reflects this goal: we are among the first wineries in our region to have obtained Organic Certification, our vineyards are immersed in a park wi

Welcome to Episode 1133 in which Steve Raye interviews Emilia Marinig, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: “With 20 years of international experience, I help wineries grow globally. Currently, I'm the Head of Marketing and Business Development at Querciabella. Genuinely passionate about the unique viticultural heritage of Italy, I’m a certified Wine Ambassador and Educator at Vinitaly International Academy, with a particular flair for exciting wines with a strong sense of place and the lesser-known grape varieties and regions. I firmly believe that sustainable farming, in tune with the land and natural environment, is the foundation of great wines, that the lack of faults alone does not make a wine interesting, but that faults are in no way substitutes for lack of personality” To learn more visit: Facebook www.facebook.com/emilia.marinig Instagram uvawineexperience LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/emilia-marinig/ More about the hos

Welcome to episode 1132, in which host Polly Hammond interviews Matt Fowles, this week on Uncorked. This week, we welcome Matt Fowles, a former lawyer who became a winemaker. He is an avid food and wine man. While his chief responsibility is the business of wine, he spends much of his time feeding his connection to the Strathbogie Ranges. Whether that is time in the vineyard, playing with wine or hunting for his table – he truly understands this land. In 2007, Matt was selected as part of the ‘Future Leaders’ program aimed at fostering the next generation of wine industry leaders. The program is run by peak industry bodies; the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia and Wine Australia. Matt now sits with the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia. To learn more visit: www.fowleswine.com/ Instagram: fowles_wine Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/matt-fowles-423ba22b More about the host: Polly is Founder and CEO of 5forests. She splits her time between Barcelona, Auckland, and Napa, consulting, writing, and speaking about the

Welcome to episode 1131, another installment of 'On The Road Edition', hosted by Stevie Kim. This week Stevie continues her adventures in Alto Adige at the Cantina Tramin. Today Stevie talks to Wolfgang Klotz, Marketing and Sales Director of Cantina Tramin, he tell Stevie the story of this gorgeous territory and the Tramin Winery. Wolfgang Klotz describes the Italian style of Gewürztraminer in Alto Adige and the perfect microclimate balance needed to produce this iconic wine from Cantina Tramin. More about Cantina Tramin: Cantina Tramin was founded in 1898 as a cooperative by Christian Schrott, the parish priest of Tramin and later Member of the Austrian Parliament. The project was implemented to protect the livelihood and future of the wine producers in this mountainous area. Today, Cantina Tramin has 160 families and about 270 hectares of vineyards. To learn more about Cantina Tramin visit: cantinatramin.it/en/home-english/More about the host: More about the host: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each we

Welcome to Episode 1130, where the professore 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 our very own Elena Zilotova! If you want to learn more about the Professore: 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: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/via-faqs/ winenews.it

Welcome to Episode 1128 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Anna Obuhovskaya interviews Adolfo Scuotto. 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? Guest-Moderator Anna Obuhovskaya Anna is based in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. She has 13 years of experience in wine marketing & sales. She worked in Luding, Nesco, Joia, Metro C&C in Russia. She was the best cavist in 2011 of Metro Cash and Carry Russia. Last year, she also participated in Vinitaly International Academy in Verona. Her current project includes holding seminars at the Saint-Petersburg Sommelier Association focusing on Italian wines as well as running an Italian wine tasting club of which she is the founder, she also works as freelance wine expert for Piermaggio wine importer. To learn more visit:

Welcome to Episode 1129; How To Use Wine Apps For Sales/Market Share Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today’s session: Wine apps have made some changes since they first hit the scene. For wineries is critical to optimize opportunities that wine apps can offer. Helping consumers get the right wine for them, collect valuable consumer data, and shorten the sales cycle are just a few examples of the benefits provided by wine apps. Which wine apps are still relevant? Which ones will impact your bottom line? And how can wineries use them to stay ahead of the trends and increase sales? Amy Gross, CEO of VineSleuth, is back to share an overview of the wine app landscape and give a deep div

Welcome to Episode 1127 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Anna Christina Cabrales, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum and composed of Wine Enthusiast Media and Wine Enthusiast Commerce, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. With custom products reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, a thriving e-commerce site and a business-to-business division, Wine Enthusiast Catalog provides everything wine lovers need to enjoy wine to the fullest in their homes. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine and food trends, enotravel, and over 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. To be put simply, our company mission statement is: We Bring Wine to Life. Anna-Christina Cabrales has a well-rounded wine career that includes corporate wo

Welcome to Episode 1126 in which Marc Millon interviews Michele Longari, in this installment of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: “Until 10 years ago I was working as a Computer Engineer in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Although my daily job was in a different industry, I already had a deep and rooted passion for good wine and food. In fact, I was spending most of my spare time and holidays traveling around the regions of Italy to learn more about the local cuisine and traditional wines. Since I was becoming more and more passionate about wine, I decided to start the Professional Sommelier Diploma course with the Italian Sommelier Association, with the main idea of learning something more about wine and, at that time, I was not even planning to take the final exams. Then, the more I was involved with wine and the less I wanted to be involved with computers and coding (who can blame me?!), and so I eventually ended up taking the AIS Sommelier Diploma in 2013 t

Welcome to Episode 1125 in which Steve Raye interviews Maggie Maxwell, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: As Vice President of Corporate Wine Sales for Allied Beverage Group, NJ, Maggie Maxwell oversees the overall wine strategy and sales performance for one of the top ten beverage alcohol distributors in America. Prior to working in beverage alcohol distribution, Maggie worked as a buyer in wine retail and as an editorial researcher in the food and wine space. She holds a Masters in Food Studies from NYU and a WSET Level III Advanced Certification. Maggie joined Allied Beverage Group as a Field Sales Manager for the Meritage Fine Wine Division in 2012. In 2014 she was promoted to Director of Fine Wine for Allied Beverage Group, and in 2018 she was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Wine Sales. Today she is responsible for managing relationships with winery partners and overseeing Allied Beverage Group’s wine educati

Welcome to episode 1124, in which host Polly Hammond interviews Angus Hughson, this week on Uncorked. This week we are coming to you live from the Wine Industry Impact Conference in a very rainy Bendigo, Australia. My guest is the clever and witty Angus Hughson, a fella who wears many hats in wine including writer, critic, publisher, and digital media specialist. Today, we dive into the challenges facing Australian wine, what it’s going to take to excel, and what we need to know about the future wine consumer. Let’s get into it! More about today’s guest: Angus Hughson, PhD Angus is the Founder and Publisher at Winepilot with over 15 years of drinks writing and judging experience. This includes authoring the first imported wine guide in Australia, Worldwine, as Drinks Editor for Wish Magazine in The Australian for over a decade and regular contributor to Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine. He is the Australian Editor for Vinous and the Co-Founder and Co-Publisher of the Vintage Journal with Andrew Caillard MW,

Welcome to episode 1123, another installment of 'On The Road Edition', hosted by Stevie Kim. This week Stevie travels to the Cantina Tramin in Alto Adige. Today Stevie meets Willi Stürz, Cantina Tramin’s oenologist, in a special location near Vipiteno. Together they discuss their iconic Gewürztraminer, Epokale, rewarded 100 points by Wine Advocate, a first for an Italian white wine. The secret of this wine is ageing in a former Monteneve mine, at an altitude of 2000 meters. More about today’s winery Cantina Tramin was founded in 1898 as a cooperative by Christian Schrott, the parish priest of Tramin and later Member of the Austrian Parliament. The project was implemented to protect the livelihood and future of the wine producers in this mountainous area. Today, Cantina Tramin has 160 families and about 270 hectares of vineyards. To learn more about Cantina Tramin visit: cantinatramin.it/en/home-english/ More about the host: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business

Welcome to Episode 1122, where the professore 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 our very own Giulia Sevarin (this is the first of 2 questions from Giulia)! If you want to learn more about the Professore: 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: vinitalyin

Welcome to Episode 1121; How to enter the Kazakhstan wine market Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About the Speakers Artem Lebedev IWA is a 30 year old wine professional who has been working in the wine industry for over 8 years now. Born in St.Petersburg, he worked in Europe for two years before settling down in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Artem is an ASI certified sommelier, a WSET Diploma student, a Sherry ambassador, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, the President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association, CEO of the annual contest of the best sommelier of Kazakhstan, co-owner and main lecturer at the sommelier school in Almaty Connect Instagram: @artyomswan Twitter: @artyomswan1 Moderator Diva M

Welcome to Episode 1120 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Pablo Fernandez interviews Angelo Varvaglione. 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? Guest-Moderator – Pablo Fernandez Pablo is from Florianópolis, Brazil. His background is Engineering and Project Management, working for 15 years with greenfield projects in the energy sector. In 2019, however, he decided to take a sabbatical from his career and after driving 13,000 kilometers through Italy, he realized that his true love and his purpose in life were there. He decided to follow this vocation for the Bel Paese and to turn it into a profession, beginning his training in wine taking several certificates in a short time (Professional Sommelier, WSET Level 3, Italian Wine Scholar). In 2022 he beg

Welcome to Episode 1119 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Miguel de Leon, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: He was born in Manila, grew up around tons of food and even more family, and was educated in one of the top schools in the country. He moved to the United States at ten years old, to Orange County, California, completing an American public education, he soon went to college at UC Berkeley, where he studied Linguistics and City Planning + Urban Studies. More importantly, he landed a reservationist position at a small neighborhood restaurant called Chez Panisse that would upend everything he knew about food politics and the restaurant industry. He moved to New York to pursue a restaurant career, landing stints in some of New York’s toughest dining rooms, most notably at David Chang’s radical East Village restaurant Momofuku, and at Andy Nusser’s ode to Catalunya and tapas at Gramercy’s Casa Mono. Along the way, he completed certifications with Cornell Universit

Welcome to Episode 1118 in which Marc Millon interviews Nicola Prudente, aka “Tinto” of the show “Camper” on RaiUno, in this installment of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: Nicola Prudente, known under the pseudonym Tinto, was born on 12 September 1976 in Mesagne, in the province of Brindisi. He moved to Tuscany and attended schools in Pistoia and enrolled in Communication Sciences at the IULM in Milan. In 2003 he was the host of Decanter (Rai Radio 2), together with Federico Quaranta, with whom he then begins to produce television services for Linea Verde . The public knows him above all for having been on the permanent cast of La prova del cuoco until 2018. After multiple television experiences, Tinto became a host on Rai 1 with Roberta Morise, heading up the “Camper” show. Nicola Prudente has participated in several programs such as: Green line horizons Fridge Not pizza and figs Intercom Rai 2 In 2021 Tinto alias Nicola Prudente published his first

Welcome to Episode 1117 in which Steve Raye interviews Robin Shay, export Manager for Allegrini Winery. About today’s guest: Originally from the Napa Valley, California, Robin graduated from the University of San Pablo (Madrid, Spain) with a degree in International Business & Economics. Upon graduation, homegrown passions took him to Portugal to work alongside famed winemaker Jerry Luper (Freemark Abbey, Diamond Creek, Bouchaine) in the Douro Valley. He would later move to Southern Italy to work in the cellars of one of Campania’s premier estates (Feudi di San Gregorio). During his time in Italy, Robin became a professionally certified Sommelier (AIS Certified in 2004) and eventually moved into the role of Export Manager for the Allegrini Estates. To learn more visit: allegrini.it/en/wine/ More about the host Steve Raye: Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this