Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2298 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this special edition, Juliana Colangelo interviews her co-host, Barbara Fitzgerald, to discuss the power of Wine Advocacy and the role of positive communication in wine. They explore the impact of Come Together, an initiative dedicated to fostering social connection through wine. Come Together was founded in 2024 by Karen MacNeil, Gino Colangelo, and Kimberly Noelle Charles to promote wine’s role in social connection. Their initiatives, like Come Over October and Share & Pair Sundays, encourage gatherings centered around wine and food. The organization aims to highlight wine’s cultural and communal significance. Key Takeaways:  Why advocating for positive communication around wine is more important now than ever?  Case Study: Come Over October  New initiative: Share & Pair Sundays and how wine brands can get involved    More about today’s guest: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C m