Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2161 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today Karla Ravagnolo interviews Abe Zarate. With the help of Abe Zarate, a sober sommelier from New York City, Karla explores the meaning and implications of ‘sobriety’ and what does opting for a ‘sustainable carrier’ look like. Moreover, Karla and Abe discuss how to pair Caribbean, West-African and Soul food with wine. More about today’s guest: Abe began his career in wine after noticing the many parallels with his past experience in music publishing. He has gone on to run beverage programs at Corkbuzz, Intersect by Lexus, and Contento, as well as a sommelier stint at two Michelin-starred restaurant The Modern. As a sober sommelier, he's dedicated to fostering conscious consumption and a more inclusive wine community. Connect:  Website: https://www.corporateperolatinos.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_somm/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamzarate/  More about the host: Born in the Dominican Re