Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2101, where host Karla Ravagnolo interviews Travis Padilla. In this episode, Karla unravels Gen-Z's call for action to the wine industry with the help of Travis Padilla; a New-York based Sommelier who blends classic wine expertise with modern cultural intersections. Is it true that younger consumers drink less? What does it mean 'ethical wine'? Is wine too pretentious? Tune in to find it out. More about today’s guest: Travis Padilla Travis is a New York-based sommelier currently working at Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria and with Wine and Hip-Hop. With a diverse background in hospitality and wine, Travis blends classic wine expertise with modern cultural intersections. As a Brand Ambassador for both Calvisius Caviar and Living Roots Winery, he champions cool-climate wines and unique caviar pairings. He’s also heavily involved in pushing inclusivity within the wine industry through projects like Wine Unify, and promoting alternative winemaking practices with “Anything But Vinifera.” Travis is