Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 908 Marc Millon interviews Elmar Hofer, in this episode of Italian Food & Wine with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: Elmar was born and raised in the northern part of South Tyrol, Italy, close to the Austrian border. As a child growing up in the mountains, very early he found his passion for skiing and by the age of 14 he became a professional athlete. During his career he competed in several World Cup downhill races, such as Val Gardena, Bormio and Wengen, additionally winning the Italian downhill championship. After quitting his career as a professional athlete in 2011 he was looking for new passions and challenges. He found himself embarking on a new career in the wine industry, which came naturally growing up in a family with passion for food and wine. He became a certified AIS Sommelier in 2016. Additionally, he is an Italian Wine Ambassador through the Vinitaly International Academy and a WSET L3 holder. He gained special experience in the beauty of H