Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2238 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Ilia Sakharov IWA interviews Valter Fissore of Cogno winery. Today’s learning objectives: To explore the modern image of Barolo and its evolving style. To identify new terroirs for Nebbiolo beyond Barolo and Barbaresco. To understand the impact of climate change on vineyards and wine profiles. Co-Moderator – Ilia Sakharov IWA Ilia began his wine career in 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, working as a sommelier in restaurants and wine bars. He later moved to Almaty in Kazakhstan, where he expanded his role to include import and distribution management. In 2023, inspired by his first trips to Italy and a visit to Argiolas winery, Ilia decided to specialize in Italian wines. He earned the Italian Wine Maestro certification and became a certified Italian Wine Ambassador. Now based in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ilia is the co-founder and CEO of iWine.az, a wine school, and serves as the head sommelier at its Asmat wine restaurant. He also shares his passion for Italian wines and lifestyle on his Russian-language Telegram channel, "Caxap and Wine." Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilya.caxap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilya.caxap/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilia-sakharov-904a931a2/ Website: https://t.me/caxapandwine About the guest: Valter Fissore is co-owner and winemaker at Cogno winery. When he was a child, Valter began to come into contact with the wine world helping his grandfather Eugenio in his family vineyards in Roero. In 1983 he met for the first time Nadia Cogno, who became his wife in 1988. In 1985-1986 he started to work alongside Nadia’s father, Elvio Cogno, in La Morra. He acquired all the techniques and secrets of the wine world and started to learn about cellar management. Elvio Cogno, with his experience, was a real teacher for Valter, and supported the birth of Valter’s passion for wine. In 1990, Elvio Cogno took the decision to leave Cogno Marcarini winery in La Morra, with the goal to build a new brand. He bought a farm built in ‘700 in Novello, surrounded by 11 hectares of vineyards, and created the winery which still has his surname: Cogno. After a working experience in an important company of automation and design, Valter decided to return to work in the world of wine and joined the company. In 1996 Elvio Cogno decided to retire and Valter, along with Nadia, began a long process of renovation of the farm, continuing the search for the highest quality in wines and enhancement of the terroir. Connect: Website: https://www.cognowines.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cognowines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognowines Twitter: https://x.com/cognowines _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to Episode 2237, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins is the founder of Full Cup Solutions, a full-service consulting firm for future-forward agriculture and beverage industry businesses. Amanda has been in the wine business virtually all of her life, as one of the second generation owners of Ancient Peaks winery in Paso Robles in California. As VP of Operations at Ancient Peaks, she led the charge on an innovative mentorship program and co-founded Wine Speak Paso Robles, now one of California's premiere wine industry trade events. In 2018 Amanda founded her non-profit, Dream Big Darling and she was then selected as a 40 Under 40 Tastemaker by Wine Enthusiast and nominated for their Social Visionary award. Connect: Website: https://www.fullcupsolutions.com/ Website: https://ancientpeaks.com/ Website: https://www.winespeakpaso.com/ About today’s Host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

Welcome to episode 2236 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 177 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Domenico Veronese of Villa Bogdano 1880 located in Lison di Portogruaro, near Venice. More about today’s guest: Villa Bogdano 1880 is a forward-thinking Italian estate steeped in centuries of history. Located in Lison di Portogruaro, near Venice, between the Alps and the Adriatic coast, Villa Bogdano is the home of heritage vineyards of great interest. 18 hectares of their 110 hectare estate are defined as historic, among them are 117 vines of Tocai Friulano, that date back to the end of the 19th century. The subject of a meticulous recovery operation, these very old vines are still in production today and are a rare example of an ancient training system called “Cassone Padovano”, developed by the Benedictine monks. Connect: Website: https://www.villabogdano1880.it/en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villa_bogdano_wines/ More about the host: Marc Millon Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2235 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Barbara Fitzgerald interviews wine-business analyst and author of Silicon Valley Bank's annual State of the Wine Industry Report, Rob McMillan. More about the guest: Rob McMillan is one of the top wine-business analysts in the United States and the author of Silicon Valley Bank’s highly regarded annual State of the Wine Industry Report. With decades of experience researching the wine business, he is a prominent speaker, both domestically and internationally. He has also been named several times as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the US wine industry. Connect: Website: https://www.svb.com/profile/rob-mcmillan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/2robmcmillan/ More about the hosts: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottiglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2234 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, McKenna Cassidy interviews Emanuele Trono, better known as Enoblogger, an Italian digital communicator. Together, they discuss the role of social media in business, the power of personal branding, his Digital Wine Master course, and the story behind his exciting project, Prima Domus. More about today’s guest: Emanuele Trono Emanuele Trono, known as Enoblogger, is an Italian digital communicator specializing in the wine sector. Originally from Piedmont, a land of great winemaking traditions, he has combined his passion for wine with his storytelling skills to present the world of enology in a fresh and accessible way. Through his blog and social media profiles, Emanuele explores wineries, wines, and territories, offering his followers insights, curiosities, and advice that blend expertise and authenticity. He is the founder of Prima Domus, his personal winemaking project that merges innovation and tradition to promote high-quality wines and their connection to the land. Thanks to his engaging and straightforward style, Enoblogger has become a leading voice in Italian wine storytelling. His mission is to make wine understandable and enjoyable for everyone while celebrating its culture and ties to the territory. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoblogger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enoblogger/?locale=it_IT More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckenna.cassidy.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckennacassidy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-cassidy-cs-csw-66baa412b/ Website Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mckennacassidy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2233 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews the wine communications strategist Rebecca Hopkins. They dive into mindful drinking, consumer preferences, highlighting the evolving landscape of non-alcoholic beverages. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Rebecca Hopkins is one of the wine industry’s best-known and most experienced wine communications strategists, who has worked with some of the world’s most notable fine wine brands. In 2018, Rebecca founded A Balanced Glass, a global community and website with tools and resources that focus on staying safe and well when working with alcohol. Her ground-breaking work has been recognized by Wine Business Monthly, Wine Enthusiast, and Seven Fifty Daily. Australian by birth (and temperament), she arrived in the U.S. in 2007, to take the role of Vice President of Public Relations and National Events for Constellation Brands. There she worked to promote wines of all levels. Five years later, she joined national fine wine importer, Folio Fine Wine Partners, to take charge of the U.S. market communications strategy and programming for their agency’s 20+ family-owned producers before forming her own communications agency in 2022. Connect: Website: https://abalancedglass.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abalancedglass LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-balanced-glass/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Educatiol Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/ Twitter: https://x.com/jessicandupuy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2232 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Manuela Clarizia. Today’s question(s): 🇬🇧 Are there any examples of native Italian grapes whose genetic traits you think could be particularly valuable for breeding programs aimed at combating diseases or adapting to climate change? 🇮🇹 Ci sono esempi di vitigni autoctoni italiani i cui tratti genetici, secondo Lei, potrebbero essere particolarmente preziosi per programmi di selezione volti a combattere le malattie o ad adattarsi ai cambiamenti climatici? 🇬🇧 In your studies on ancient grape varieties, have you come across a variety that you believe has been misunderstood or incorrectly classified? Could you tell us its story? 🇮🇹 Nei Suoi studi sulle antiche varietà di uva, si è mai imbattuto in una varietà che, secondo Lei, è stata fraintesa o classificata in modo errato? Potrebbe raccontarci la sua storia? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2231, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2024. Today’s episode is entitled “How to become a Wine Warrior: 3 Easy Steps” and is led by Gino Colangelo and Robert Joseph. They discuss declining alcohol consumption, movements like Dry January, Sober October, and "Come Over October," the rise of the NOLO (No/Low Alcohol) trend, and, most importantly, 3 key steps to thrive in this evolving market. Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded in Verona in November 2024. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. About the speakers: Robert Joseph is an associate editor of Meininger’s Wine Business International, which he helped to launch in 2006. In 1983, after living in Burgundy for five years, he launched the Wine International magazine; set up the International Wine Challenge; became a wine writer for the Sunday Telegraph, and wrote The Wine Lists, the first of his 25 books. He has chaired and launched over 50 wine competitions in Asia, Europe and the UK. Robert has been in Who’s Who since 2013, and the awards he has received include the Jacob’s Creek ‘Golden Vine’; ‘the Best Wine Guide in the World’; the Glenfiddich (twice); The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom Premier; the Marques de Caceres. He regularly appears on television and radio and has lectured at the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust, Burgundy and Sonoma Wine Business Schools. Joseph is one of the trio behind Hugh Kevin & Robert Wines whose Le Grand Noir range now sells over 3.8m bottles per year in over 60 countries. His website is winethinker.com. He recently-launched his own Georgian wine venture: K’AVSHIRI. Gino Colangelo is the founder and president of Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine-focused PR & communications agency in the US with domestic clients as well as clients from around the globe. Gino’s particular interest and focus is Italian wine. He and his team work with both private companies (Arnaldo Caprai, Frescobaldi, Ornellaia, Pasqua and many others) and consortia and other trade groups (Chianti Classico, Langhe Prosecco DOC, Sicilia DOC, Slow Wine and many more). His agency has created award-winning campaigns and helps companies, big and small, navigate the complex US market. Find more about wine2wine Business Forum at: https://www.vinitaly.com/forum/wine2wine-business-forum/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2230 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador James MacNay interviews Attilio Pecchenino of Pecchenino winery. Today’s learning objectives: Get to know more about Dogliani and Dolcetto, often overlooked in the shadow of Barolo and Nebbiolo. The challenges and benefits of high altitude winemaking. Sustainable viticulture practices within the area. Climate change and how that is affecting winemaking in Dogliani and Alta Langa. New developments in wine tourism in the area. Co-Moderator – James MacNay James lives with his wife, Cinzia Long, and their son, in Piemonte’s western Alps. He is originally from South East England, where you can find Cuculo, the cheesemonger and Enoteca he part owns. He was first introduced to wine when he worked as an Italian walking tour guide. These days he and Cinzia run MacNay Travel & Wine, operating self-guided walking holidays and small group wine tours in the Italian wine regions. He loves the shared joy of immersion in the wines, walks and myriad treasures of the north west. Connect: Website: https://travelandwine.co.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-macnay-iwa-461264296/ About the winery: The Pecchenino winery has always been a family business. The first documents attesting the winemaking activity date back to the end of the 20th century, when the winery, managed by grandfather Attilio, had little more than eight hectares. In the 1970s, the reins of the company passed into the hands of his son Marino and later, at the end of the 1980s in line with the generational changeover, his sons Orlando and Attilio took over the business. Connect: Website: https://www.pecchenino.it/en/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to episode 2229 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 176 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Paolo Bombetti of the Colleformica winery in the Lazio region of Central Italy. More about today’s guest: Paolo Bombetti represents the new wave of winemakers bringing fresh energy and vision to Lazio’s historic wine traditions. Hailing from the Bombetti family’s century-old estate, Colleformica, Paolo works alongside his father, Sergio, to craft wines that honor their roots. Located in Velletri, in the heart of the Castelli Romani area just 40 km southeast of Rome, Colleformica has been farming its three hectares for over 100 years. Paolo carries forward the family’s legacy while embracing sustainable and organic farming practices, producing wines that reflect Lazio’s rich volcanic soils, Mediterranean breezes, and unique indigenous varieties. His dedication showcases the new generation’s respect for tradition and passion for innovation. Connect: Website: https://www.naturalbornwine.com/colleformica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_colleformica/ More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2228 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Barbara Fitzgerald interviews the wine writer, critic, and speaker Jeff Siegel. The main topic of their discussion today is the recent FTC lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. More about the guest: Jeff Siegel, the Wine Curmudgeon, is a wine writer, critic, and speaker, as well as the author of The Wine Curmudgeon's Guide to Cheap Wine. He has also taught wine and beverage management at Dallas College and the Cordon Bleu in Dallas, and is the co-founder and former president of Drink Local Wine, the first locavore wine movement. Connect: Website: https://winecurmudgeon.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhsiegel/ More about the host: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottiglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2227 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Carlo Guarini of Castello Frisari. Together, they talk about the winery, the production methods used to produce Castello Frisari wines and the role of the next generation in farming. More about today’s guest: Carlo Guarini Carlo Guarini was born and raised in Salento. His family has been connected to this territory for 25 generations through agriculture, which still today see the production of typical crops: evoo, cereals, vegetables and of course wine. Carlo studies and works in Milan as a consultant but always keeps an eye on the family business, gradually growing an interest in the world of wine, starting to get an idea of how it works, who the players are, what the rules are, and how perhaps, one day, he would like to be an active part of it! The thought takes shape in 2016 along with his brother Roberto, agronomist and enologist, together they choose to return to Salento and start a new winery called Castello Frisari. They’re specialized in the organic cultivation and winemaking of 100% single vineyard Negroamaro from different areas of the Terra d’Otranto. The mission is to enhance the grape variety and the unique terroirs of Salento, giving them a name and surname, to highlight their characteristics and qualities and a more sustainable value. This is the key to be on the market with a real uniqueness, a real reason for being, and ultimately quality. Connect: Website: www.castellofrisari.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castellofrisari/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castellofrisari/ More about the host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2226 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Master Sommelier, June Rodil. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. Key talking points include: June's career journey from her early days to becoming a Master Sommelier Her experience with restaurant openings and managing teams Personal philosophy on alcohol consumption Her first TexSom experience and how TexSom helped her recruit talent for her team More about today’s guest: Born in the Philippines and raised in Texas, June is the CEO & Partner of Houston-based Goodnight Hospitality founded 2019 consisting of retail shoppe Montrose Cheese & Wine, Rosie Cannonball, a 2020 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program, and ultra-fine dining venture, MARCH which garnered accolades such as Best New Restaurants in Esquire, the No. 2 Restaurant in America in Robb Report’s Best of the Best 2022 and a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist nod for Best Chef Texas. They will open The Marigold Club, their fourth concept in 2024. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junerodil/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/june-rodil-ms-bb3876102/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Educatiol Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/ Twitter: https://x.com/jessicandupuy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2225 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Jamie Gump. Today’s question(s): 🇬🇧In regards to organoleptic traits, how do you think climate change will affect updated DOC/DOCGs? 🇮🇹Per quanto riguarda le caratteristiche organolettiche, come pensa che il cambiamento climatico influenzerà le DOC/DOCG aggiornate? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2224 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Eugen Gabriel Axinte Szakacs interviews Renato De Bartoli of the De Bartoli winery in Sicily. Today’s learning objectives: To introduce/ reintroduce the bigger audience to the spectacular universe of Marco De Bartoli wines; To share insights and knowledge directly from the source; To increase awareness about the big spectrum of the wine styles they produce, and also to outline and reiterate that out there are wine producers ultra focused on quality. Co-Moderator – Eugen Gabriel Axinte Szakacs Eugen is an Italian Wine Ambassador IWA from Romania. In one of his previous lives he started as an engineer, continued his Master studies in Communication, Public Relations and Hospitality - lived, worked and paid for the bills in eight different countries of the world. Traveled and volunteered to many more. He was always passionate about communication, foreign languages, people and cultures. In recent years, he left behind a very lucrative career as business consultant, and he is reinventing himself in a passion driven career shift - as a multi-disciplinary sommelier and premium beverage communicator. (He is always happy to be around good and smiling human beings, with beautiful ideas and intentions. And what can be a better social bridge builder than a great gathering, complemented with good food, high quality wine, natural mineral water, craft beer?) Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugen.axentziu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axentziu/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugen-gabriel-axinte-szakacs-6668b168/ About the winery: The Marco De Bartoli winery is located twelve kilometers from Marsala. It was founded in 1978 when a young Marco De Bartoli took over the management of Baglio Samperi from his mother. At the time, both the estate—where grapes for Marsala production had been cultivated for over two centuries—and the Marsala denomination itself were in decline. However, Marco quickly transformed his vineyards into a symbol of a new approach to winemaking in Sicily, rooted in quality and the revival of ancient, virtuous traditions. His work led to the creation of Marsala wines, passitos, and dry wines that have made history in Southern Italy and beyond. In addition to their Marsala and Pantelleria wines, the family also produces wines on Mount Etna. Today’s guest, Renato, is one of the three children of Marco De Bartoli, continuing the family’s winemaking legacy. Connect: Website: https://www.marcodebartoli.com/ https://debartolietna.it/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to Episode 2223, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Gary Saperstein in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Gary is the founder of the tour and event company for the LGBT community & friends in wine country, Out in the Vineyard. About today’s guest: A Sonoma local for the past 24 years having moved from New York, Gary finds the wine country as an amazingly beautiful part of our country; surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, world-class wineries, and fabulous restaurants. Gary has worked in the restaurant business for over 30 years, where hospitality has been his passion. From working at the world-class Auberge du Soleil in Napa to the renowned "the girl & the fig" in Sonoma, Gary has built strong relationships with many local winemakers, restaurateurs, and hoteliers over the years. Gary has been very involved in the local tourism community having sat on the Board of Directors of the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and Sonoma County Tourism. In 2008 Gary founded Out in the Vineyard, described as an experiential Wine Country Tour and Event travel company for the LGBTQ+ community, offering exclusive, luxury itineraries and events in Wine Country. His biggest annual event is Gay Wine Weekend, now in its 14th year, the only 3 day LGBTQ+ wine festival in the world. Connect: Website: https://www.outinthevineyard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outinthevineyard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outinthevineyard Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1207089/admin/dashboard/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU86DtIyskOS3-uMZinrtXg About today’s Host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

Welcome to episode 2222 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 175 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Christopher Barnes, founder editor and publisher of the Grape Collective. More about today’s guest: Christopher Barnes is the founder of Grape Collective, a media and retail business focused on wine. The ten year old company is centered on grapecollective.com an online wine magazine that features a bi-weekly column by former Wall Street Journal columnists Dorothy J Gaiter and John Brecher as well as a multitude of contributors from around the world. Connect Website: https://grapecollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapecollective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grapecollective/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grape-collective/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/grapecollective/videos More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2221 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Juliana Colangelo interviews a wine merchant and president of US Wine Trade Alliance, Benjamin Aneff. Key Takeaways: How tariffs affect all levels of 3-Tier System The impact of tariffs on Italian wineries The impact of recent US Presidential elections on tariffs DST - Digital Services Tax Importance of US Wine Trade Alliance More about the guest: Ben Aneff is the Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants in New York City, named one of “America’s Best Wine Shops” by Food & WineMagazine, and an “Editor’s Favorite” by Wine Spectator. Ben’s voice has been in the fight against wine tariffs from the beginning. Prior to the formation of the US WTA, Ben worked on campaigns that led to over 28,000 letters to Congress through work with the National Association of Wine Retailers and other constituents. He has led discussions on tariffs, testified on their effects at the International Trade Commission, and worked with a range of allies, from Congressional offices to wine trade members. Connect: Website: https://www.tribecawine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaneff/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-aneff-b2582232/ More about the host: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: https://x.com/julezcolang?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2220 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Karla Ravagnolo interviews Gregoire Desforges of the Baglio di Pianetto winery in Sicily. Key talking points: The New Era of Baglio di Pianetto: a new ownership Sustainability beyond organic practices: the social commitment Enotourism and the need for authentic, immersive experiences Sicilian wines: altitude, innovation and evolution More about today’s guest: Born and raised in Paris to an Italian mother and a French father, Grégoire Desforges is part of the fourth-generation winemaking Marzotto family on his maternal side. Having lived in five countries and traveled to over 75, his global outlook is complemented by prior experiences in management consulting and entrepreneurial ventures in the F&B sector. Recently, he acquired his family’s winery and hotel, located in the mountains of Palermo up to 930 meters asl. The estate, a distressed asset, and is unprofitable. Grégoire’s challenge is to breathe new life into both businesses (winery and hotel) placing humans and nature at the core of the transformation, with a vision that combines innovation, sustainability, and a deep respect for tradition. Connect: https://www.instagram.com/bagliodipianetto_official/?hl=en More about the host: Born in the Dominican Republic, Karla Ravagnolo holds the WSET Level 3 Certificate and has an endless curiosity for all things wine and beverage. Her never-ending quest for knowledge has led her to multiple international beverage experiences in Italy, the USA and Japan. During her time at Colangelo & Partners, a New-York based wine PR agency, she recognized the challenges of conveying the cultural, geographical and historical value of Italian wine to an international and inter-generational audience. Her goal has always been to make wine more approachable and inclusive, through sharing authentic experiences and making real interpersonal connections! Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlamassielravagnolo/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2219 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews sommelier David Way live from TEXSOM 2024! Together, they explore Piemonte, its wines, grape varieties and MGAs. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: David Way initially specialised in the wines of the Tuscan Maremma before broadening his interests to the rest of Italy and beyond. He has always had a particular interest in local varieties and wine styles, alongside the famous wines of a region. His articles are published on his website, www.winefriend.org, which has sections on countries and regions he has visited: Italy above all, France, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. David works as Senior Researcher for WSET on the five textbooks for the Level 4 Diploma in Wines. He was one of the two principal authors of the five digital textbooks for the Level 4 Diploma in Wines. Since 2019 he has been responsible for improving and updating these textbooks. Connect: Website: https://winefriend.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidwaywine/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-way-4b04a3108/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008193704116 More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Educatiol Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/ Twitter: https://x.com/jessicandupuy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2218 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Andrey Batkilin. Today’s question(s): What's your opinion about the new Chianti Classico UGA classification system of 11 villages that started with the 2020 vintage? Qual è la Sua opinione sul nuovo sistema di classificazione UGA del Chianti Classico, basato su 11 comuni e introdotto con l'annata 2020? Does this help the customer to understand the style of a particular wine or is it more about the geographical location of the producer inside Chianti Classico zone, where each makes wine "with their own taste"? Ritiene che questo aiuti il consumatore a comprendere meglio lo stile di un determinato vino o sia più legato alla posizione geografica del produttore all'interno della zona del Chianti Classico, dove ciascuno produce vini "secondo il proprio gusto"? In your opinion, is there a more pragmatic and more accessible NEXT STEP to understanding the differences in wines from different "corners" of this fairly large wine zone? Secondo Lei, quale potrebbe essere il prossimo passo per comprendere - in modo pragmatico e accessibile -le differenze tra i vini provenienti dai diversi "angoli" di questa vasta zona vinicola? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2217 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Alberto Martinez-Interiano IWA interviews Matteo Marenda of Sesta Di Sopra winery. Today’s learning objectives: Brush up on Brunello di Montalcino, with a deep dive on the southeastern sub-zones of Castelnuovo dell’Abate and Sant’Angelo in Colle. Learn about the dynamic process of generational transition in a family-owned winery, balancing tradition and innovation. Hear inspiring anecdotes from Ettore and Matteo’s experiences, challenges and successes in continuing the winery’s legacy Co-Moderator – Alberto Martinez-Interiano Alberto is a wine educator, writer, and communicator based in Seattle. He teaches WSET and Wine Scholar Guild courses in both Seattle and Portland, Oregon. He also judges at international wine competitions, and his work has been featured in industry and trade publications such as SOMMTV, The Vintner Project, and The Italian Wine Podcast. Alberto holds the WSET Diploma and is a Vinitaly International IWA. He’s passionate about traveling to the wine regions of Italy (14 of the 20 so far), and is particularly fond of old Barolo, Brunello, and all things sparkling. To learn more, visit his wine and travel blog at www.vinointeriano.com and follow him on Instagram @vinointeriano. Connect: Website: https://vinointeriano.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinointeriano/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertomartinezinteriano/ Guest Bio – Matteo Marenda Sesta di Sopra is an estate of 44 hectares located south of Montalcino, 4 km from Castelnuovo dell'Abate. It was purchased in 1980. After restoring the farmhouse, almost certainly an ancient watchtower, two hectares of olive groves were recovered, followed by the planting of a first vineyard and then a second for a total of 2.8 hectares. The farm has a favourable position for soil composition and microclimate. Careful family management has given particular importance to the planting of the vineyards, in order to follow the most modern viticultural techniques.The vineyards, planted in the early 1990s with a selection of Sangiovese Grosso clones, are trained (spurred cordon system) on medium-textured soils, tending to be calcareous, which give reduced vigour to the plants with low production yields and high-quality grapes. The company owns about 4 hectares of vineyards. The oldest vineyard, from which we produce the Brunello, is 29 years old, while the remaining part has an average age of 10 years. Connect: Website: https://www.sestadisopra.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sestadisopra/?hl=it LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sestadisopra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesta.di.sopra/?locale=it_IT _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2216 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Elia Quarzago an Italian vineyard manager based on the Spanish island of Mallorca and co-author of “ 100 custodi per 100 vitigni”. Amongst other things, the conversion covers Elia’s career in wine, Mallorca’s winemaking culture and the preservation of at risk Italian grape varieties. On the bookshelf: The books discussed in today’s show include: Theroux The Keyhole: Diaries of a Grounded Documentary Maker by Louis Theroux You can listen to Marc Millon’s interview with Matteo Bisol of the Venissa winery in Venice (which preserves the native grape variety Dorona) at: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/jumbo-shrimp-maps-series/ep-763-matteo-bisol-wine-food-travel-with-marc-millon-2/ More about today’s guest: Elia Quarzago is a winemaker and vineyard manager at Bodega Finca Can Gelat in Mallorca and member of GRASPO, a reserach project based in Verona, Italy, with the aim of studying, researching, planting, communicating and doing micro vinifications of abandoned varieties of vines at an high risk of extinction. The lastest book published is called "100 custodians for 100 vine varieties" and tells the stories of 100 viticulturists who have allowed the survival of 100 varieties throughout Italy. The technical aspects are mixed with the tales of different regional cultures and traditions. Connect: Website: https://www.graspo.wine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/associazionegraspo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/associazionegraspo/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elia-quarzago-026a1a177/ More about the host Richard Hough: Richard Hough is the editor, translator and project curator behind Wine Democracy and Vine and Prejudice. He has also published several books about life in Verona, chronicling the city’s history, culture and daily life, not forgetting, of course, its wine! With a long-standing passion for whisky and beer, he’s a relative newcomer to the world of wine and is now desperately trying to make up for lost time! He is the host of Book Club on the Italian Wine Podcast. Connect: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rickhough.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/ricksnotesfromverona Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhough/ Coming soon: Next month’s guest is Steve Hoffmann and we’ll be discussing his book “A Season for That, Lost and Found in the other Southern France”. _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Welcome to episode 2215 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 174 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Mario Fontana of the Cascina Fontana winery in the Langhe region of Piedmont in northwest Italy. Mario Fontana has been named Winemaker of the Year 2025 by Gambero Rosso. In this episode, they talk about the history of the winery, sustainable viticulture and winemaking techniques used by the estate, their flagship wines and some of the unexpected food and wine pairings. More about today’s guest: Mario Fontana together with his wife Luisa and sons Edoardo and Vasco are the proprietors of Cascina Fontana which comprises 5 hectares (about 12.5 acres) of estate vineyards dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of the classic grape varieties of Le Langhe: dolcetto, barbera and nebbiolo. Mario’s vineyards are located in the best zones of production in the commune of Castiglione Falletto (vigna Valletti, cru Mariondino, vigna Villero/cru Villero e vigna del Pozzo); La Morra (vigna Gallinotto/cru Giachini); and Sinio (vigna del Castello). Cascina Fontana is a wholly traditional wine estate that respects and follows the culture, traditions and history of Le Langhe. Mario himself personally oversees the entire cycle of production, from the tending of the vineyards to the making of the wines, taking the greatest and most meticulous care at every stage of the process. Connect Website: https://www.cascinafontana.com/language/en-US/Home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascina_fontana/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cascina-Fontana-vini/100063535721637/ More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2214 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Barbara Fitzgerald interviews the marketing and communications consultant Erica Nonni. Together, they talk about marketing agencies and collaborations, different media channels and the importance of developing sales mindset. More about the guest: Erica Nonni founded Nonni Strategic Marketing (NSM) in 2014 to serve international wine and food brands in pursuit of communications objectives to support export sales to the USA. Before opening NSM, Erica worked for 10+ years in wine, food and consumer goods marketing in the USA, the UK and continental Europe, developing trade, press and consumer campaigns to help brands and institutional clients achieve growth. An agency of one has become a dynamic team of professionals who support wine and specialty food brands exporting to the US, the UK and around the world from four continents. Erica has worked in traditional and digital marketing with McCann-Erickson, in wine retail sales (Oddbins UK, Wine Library USA), and as Marketing Director of a London fine wine merchant. She holds a Bachelor's degree cum laude from Georgetown University, a Master’s degree (with Merit) from the London School of Economics and the WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits (with Distinction). Connect: Website: http://www.nonnimarketing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonnimarketing/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericanonni/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericanonni/ More about the host: With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottiglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2213 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, McKenna Cassidy interviews Roza Zharmukhambetova, an IWA based in Kazakhstan and a new member of the Italian Wine podcast team. Together, they explore Roza's inspiring journey into wine, her approach to studying and building a career in wine and their experience with VIA. More about today’s guest: Roza has a background in foreign languages and education. She discovered her passion for wine in Beijing, where she gained two years of experience in wine sales. Since returning to Kazakhstan, she has focused on studying Italian wine and exploring its regions. Roza holds certifications as an Italian Wine Scholar (WSG), Langhe Wines Ambassador (BBA), and Valpolicella Wine Specialist (VEP). She is also a member of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association. Since late last year, she has been a member of the Italian Wine Podcast (IWP) team, contributing her passion for Italian wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roza.zharmukhambetova Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vin_enrose/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozazharmukhambetova/ More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine. Connect: Facebook @mckennacassidy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mckennacassidy/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-cassidy-cs-csw-66baa412b/ Website Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mckennacassidy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2212 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews sommelier Matt Dulle live from TEXSOM 2024! Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Matt Dulle is the CMS Advanced Sommelier with over two decades of experience in hospitality. He is the wine director of Spago, the flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Connect: Website: https://wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/spago-beverly-hills/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somm_antics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dulle-903a9b17/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Educatiol Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2211 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Markus Patz. Today’s question(s): Throughout your distinguished career in viticulture and vine genetics, what has been the most fascinating or unexpected discovery that particularly influenced your understanding of the vine and its relationship with terroir? Durante la sua illustre carriera in viticoltura e genetica, qual è stata la scoperta più affascinante o inaspettata che ha influenzato la sua comprensione della vite e il suo rapporto con il terroir? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2210 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Antonina Sergeyeva interviews Alberto Lusini from Bertani. Today’s learning objectives: Learn about the history of the winery and the modern technologies it has embraced Discuss marketing strategies which can be useful for importers Learn about innovations at the winery and future plans Co-Moderator – Antonina Sergeyeva In 2018, Antonina was working in the procurement department of a distribution company when she first developed an interest in wine. Her role required her to communicate with producers about contract terms, orders, and logistics. To enhance her knowledge of wines and wine regions, she enrolled in a basic sommelier course. Her passion for wine deepened as she studied, leading her to earn a WSET Level 2 certificate in spring 2019 and compete for the title of Best Sommelier of Kazakhstan. Antonina went on to achieve her WSET Level 3 certificate, transition into a new role, earn an ASI Level 1 certificate, and secure a spot among the Top 10 Best Sommeliers of Kazakhstan. Most recently, she achieved the prestigious title of Italian Wine Ambassador. Today, Antonina works as a Brand Manager in the wine department, focusing on Italy—a country she deeply admires for its wines, cuisine, culture, and people. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vselesha/ Guest Bio – Alberto Lusini Alberto Lusini is an experienced C-level executive with over two decades of experience in the Italian Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly in the beverage sector, with an international background. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering and an MBA, both earned from the University of Bologna. Alberto’s extensive professional and academic background positions him as a highly qualified leader, adept at managing complex projects and business operations on an international scale. His strategic leadership and innovative approach have consistently contributed to the success of the companies he has served, highlighting his management expertise and commitment to excellence. Before joining the Angelini Group as Head of Angelini Wines & Estates, Alberto served as CEO of the American business unit, MZB USA, for Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A. In the wine industry, he has held director positions at leading companies, including Mezzacorona, Allegrini, and Gruppo Lunelli-Ferrari. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alusini/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/casteler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-lusini/ Website: https://www.angeliniwinesandestates.com/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to Episode 2209, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Master of Wine Liz Thach in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: Dr. Liz Thach, MW, is a professor, wine writer, and consultant based in Napa and Sonoma, California. She is an award-winning author and educator specializing in wine business strategy, marketing, leadership/executive development, and wine lifestyle. As one of the nation’s leading wine experts, Liz also serves as President of the Wine Market Council, a non-profit organization that provides research on U.S. wine consumer behaviors and attitudes. Her passion is wine, and she has visited most of the major wine regions of the world and more than 70 countries. Liz has published over 200 articles and nine books, including Call of the Vine, Best Practices in Global Wine Tourism, and Wine Marketing & Sales. She frequently contributes to Forbes, Wine Business Monthly, Wine Spectator, and The SOMM Journal, among others. In addition, Liz teaches wine classes at Stanford Continuing Education and Sonoma State University while also working as a consultant and wine judge. A fifth-generation Californian, Liz earned her Ph.D. at Texas A&M University and now resides on Sonoma Mountain. She achieved the prestigious title of Master of Wine (MW) in May 2011, becoming the first female MW from California. Connect: Website: https://lizthachmw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizthach/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-thach-mw/ Twitter: https://x.com/thachliz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizthach/ About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA-certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS. She is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture with 20 years of experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author, and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and hosts events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients, and collaborates with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting the Voices podcast has deepened her commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the wine sector. Through interviews with emerging and established wine professionals, she explores topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability, and the challenges faced by under-represented groups as they pursue careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about advancing wine education and building a future where everyone has a place at the table in the world of wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

Welcome to episode 2208 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 173 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is the gastronome and professor of food and wine, Paolo Tegoni. More about today’s guest: Paolo Tegoni is a gastronome and professor of food and wine studies at various Italian universities and training centers. Throughout his professional career, he has worked as a sommelier in Paris, collaborated on the creation of important cultural exhibitions related to food, and has written—and continues to write—for various agri-food sector magazines. He is also a tireless traveler of wine terroirs, and in 2022, he published his first book titled "Malvasia, un diario mediterraneo" (Malvasia, a Mediterranean Diary), with Terrae Opificio Culturale Enogastronomico. In the book, he explores wines made from different Malvasia grape varieties grown in the vineyards of Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy. Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italian_association_exeter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianCultureExeter More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2207 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Barbara Fitzgerald interviews the acclaimed wine journalist, educator and author Deborah Parker Wong. In this episode, they discuss Deborah’s extensive experience as a globally renowned wine educator and guide editor, exploring how her expertise has sharpened her insights into consumer preferences, emerging trends, and her role in shaping the future of the wine industry. More about the guest: Deborah Parker Wong Recognized by Wine Business Monthly as a 2023 Wine Industry Leader, Deborah Parker Wong, DipWSET, is the Global Wine Editor for The SOMM Journal and a contributor to The Tasting Panel magazine. She has been writing about the beverage alcohol industry for these and other outlets since 2004. In 2020, she was appointed National Editor, USA, for the Slow Wine Guide, now in its seventh edition. Deborah teaches as an associate instructor at San Jose State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Cabrillo College, and owns a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) school, offering Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. In addition to writing and speaking about wine, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Viticulture and Enology at California State University, Fresno, with an emphasis in sensory science. Her motto is: "To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach." A partial archive of her published work can be found at: www.deborahparkerwong.com. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahparkerwong/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborahparkerwongdwset www.facebook.com/deborah.parker.wong Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahparkerwong/ More about the host: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottiglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2206 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Serena Costanzo of Palmento Costanzo winery of Mount Etna, Sicily. More about today’s guest: Serena graduated in agricultural sciences and completed a Master’s in enology and viticulture. She has worked in the family winery for a year and her main focus is on the vineyards. Palmento Costanzo winery is located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna between 600 and 800 metres above sea level. The winery only cultivates native varieties: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for red wine production and Carricante and Catarratto for white wine production. The vineyard is very old, and as traditional viticulture on Etna is cultivated by alberello, with chestnut posts. It has an old Palmento that has been restored and it continues to vinify inside using modern technology. Connect: Website: https://www.palmentocostanzo.com/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmentocostanzoetnawine/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palmento-costanzo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmentocostanzo/ More about the host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2205 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie is in conversation with Marco Alberti, Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan. More about today’s show: Kazakhstan is an important emerging market with growing demand for premium products such as Italian wine. The Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow, held at the exclusive Rixos Almaty Hotel on 18 November 2024, was Vinitaly's first international project in Central Asia. The program included walk-around tastings, in-depth masterclasses and informal networking opportunities, with a full range of Made in Italy products on offer. The event coincided with the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Italian Wine Ambassador program. VIA is the Italian wine education gold standard, a study path which aims to train competent and professional figures to promote Italian wine all over the world. Kazakhstan is the largest land-locked country in the world with a population of 20 million. Fifty per cent of the population is under 24 years old with a rising middle and upper class showing increasing interest in premium and imported products. These characteristics make Kazakhstan a very interesting market for Italian products and services in general and wine in particular. Connect: To learn more about the Vinitaly Roadshow visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/en/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us! Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Welcome to Episode 2204 and the first episode of 2025 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These episodes are generally in Italian. Today’s questions come from Karla Ravagnolo. Today’s question(s): What is your plan for 2025 and what do you think the plan should be for the wine industry in 2025? VIA is also turning 10, do you have any learning takeaways from the academy? Any tips and wishes for the students that are planning to attend this year? Qual è il Suo piano per il 2025 e quale pensa dovrebbe essere il piano per l'industria del vino nel 2025? Il VIA sta per compiere 10 anni, ha qualche insegnamento che ha tratto dall'Accademia? Ha qualche consiglio e augurio per gli studenti che stanno programmando di partecipare quest'anno? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to episode 2203 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 172 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is the Italian journalist and writer Michelangelo Iossa. More about today’s guest: Michelangelo Iossa is an Italian journalist, writer and university teacher. He has been writing for some of Italy’s most important newspapers since the 1990s and is a contributor for the national newspaper ‘Corriere della Sera’, for the cultural and life-style magazine ‘The Way Magazine’ and for other Italian newspapers. Connect Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelangeloiossa/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelangeloiossa Twitter: https://x.com/michelangepress More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2202 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this special year-end episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, hosts Barbara Fitzgerald and Juliana Colangelo reflect on an exciting year of the series. From unforgettable guest interviews to the most insightful episodes, they recap the stories, trends, and moments that defined 2024. Tune in for their favorite highlights, expert takeaways, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025! More about the hosts: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottiglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com More about the hosts: Juliana Colangelo Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: https://x.com/julezcolang?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2201 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Mattia Castagnedi of Tenuta Sant'Antonio. More about today’s guest: Third Generation of winemakers of the Castagnedi Family, born and raised with the agronomic and oenological passion transmitted by his father Paolo Castagnedi, founder and owner of the Castagnedi Family brands: Tenuta Sant'Antonio / SCAIA / TéLOS. Today together with his uncle Massimo Castagnedi, agronomic manager of the company and directly responsible for the ORGANIC sector for the TéLOS Brand. Connect: Website: https://famigliacastagnedi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenutasantantoniowine/ https://www.instagram.com/scaiawine/ https://www.instagram.com/telos_wine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenutaSantAntonio https://www.facebook.com/scaiawine https://www.facebook.com/teloswine More about the host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2200 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie visits Ristorante Il Centro di Priocca in Piedmont and meets sommelier Giampiero Cordero, whose family established the restaurant in 1956. More about today’s guest: Growing up amidst the flavours and knowledge of the dining room and the kitchen, Giampiero soon developed an intense passion for the world of wine. After graduating in Oenology in Alba, he acquired extensive experience in the wine and catering sector, initially with local wineries and producers and then honing his gastronomic and oenological expertise in international contexts. Upon returning to Italy, he decided to concentrate all his time on the family business, specialising in sourcing and selecting exclusive labels, focusing on the Langhe and Roero and the most important wine regions throughout the world. The wine list, for which he is personally responsible, is one of the jewels in the restaurant’s crown, now featuring hundreds of references of rare excellence, the result of passionate and incessant research. [Bio courtesy of www.ristoranteilcentro.com] Connect: Website: https://www.corderodistribuzione.com/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ristoranteilcentro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ristorante-Il-Centro-Priocca/100063563413776/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us! Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Welcome to Episode 2199 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Cynthia Chaplin. Today’s question(s): In light of the difficulties Italy has faced recently, such as extreme peronospora in 2023 and drought in 2024, what can Italian vineyards do to prepare for future challenges? Alla luce delle recenti difficoltà che l'Italia sta affrontando, come l'attacco della peronospora nel 2023 e la siccità del 2024, come possono prepararsi i vigneti italiani alle sfide future? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2198 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Timur Aliahmetov interviews Alberto Tanzini of Roccapesta Winery. Today’s learning objectives: Promoting the wines of Maremma. Understanding the philosophy of Roccapesta and how Roccapesta, being a very young winery, created its own unique style. Co-Moderator – Timur Aliahmetov Timur has been working with wine for a year and half. He started his career at the neo-nomadic restaurant Auyl in the Medeu mountain district of Kazakhstan as a junior sommelier, after which he started working at the AGORA wine bar, where he gained most of his knowledge and prepared for the Italian Wine Ambassador exam. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millesime_2003/ Guest Bio – Alberto Tanzini Alberto Tanzini worked in finance in London for several years before heading back to his native Italy to become a winemaker. He acquired the Roccapesta estate in 2003. Roccapesta was founded in 1974 and is a leading winery in the Morellino di Scansano denomination. Roccapesta wines are born from production techniques that are in close continuity with the Maremma winemaking tradition: the vineyards are cultivated with organic management and for fermentation only indigenous yeasts are used, without the addition of oenological additives or the use of chemical substances. Long fermentations, refinements in large barrels and prolonged periods in the bottle are the cornerstones of a production philosophy aimed at obtaining elegant, long-lived, powerful and structured wines. Connect: Website: https://terrazzadiroccapesta.securedirectbookings.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roccapesta/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to episode 2197 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 171 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Angela Maculan of Maculan winery in the Veneto region of northern Italy. More about today’s guest: Angela Maculan is the best thing to come from the 1977 vintage, Fausto likes to joke. Ever since she was a child, she cultivated a passion for wine, running through the corridors of the winery and being curious about her father’s work, intent on following every stage of vinification from the arrival of the grapes through to bottling. Angela is still moved when she remembers the first time she was given permission to use secateurs in the vineyard, as well as the first business trip to her beloved United States, at the age of just nineteen. Following a high school diploma in scientific subjects, Angela graduated in Agricultural Sciences and Technology from the University of Padua. In parallel, she cultivated two of the great passions she holds in common with Fausto: wine and good food. Her educational and work trips became increasingly frequent, which gave her the opportunity to deepen her knowledge of wine and refine her palate by visiting the world’s most famous wine zones and tasting their outstanding products. So, in 2007, Angela took on the role of Sales Director and Export Manager of her family company. Connect Website: https://www.maculan.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maculanwine/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-maculan-b91050159 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maculanwine More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2196 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Christopher Tanghe MS live from TEXSOM 2024! Christopher is a Master Sommelier and the Director of Education at GuildSomm. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Christopher Tanghe, a New Englander raised across upstate New York, Amherst, Boston, and Cape Cod, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 2000. His passion for wine began at the CIA under Stephen Kolpan and Michael Weiss but became his career focus later. In 2006, inspired by a Master Sommelier instructor, Chris pursued the Court of Master Sommeliers, earning the title on his second attempt in 2013. Chris has worked in restaurants nationwide and as a portfolio manager for a Seattle importer, overseeing relationships with over 300 producers. He also consults on beverage programs, judges for the Decanter World Wine Awards, and speaks at wine events. Since 2017, Chris has been with GuildSomm, first as Chief Instructor and now as Director of Education, teaching masterclasses across North America and contributing to podcasts, videos, and GuildSomm.com. Connect: Website: https://www.guildsomm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmtanghe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tanghe-ms-291436a/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Educatiol Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: www.jessicadupuy.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy Twitter: www.twitter.com/jessicandupuy

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2195 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Artem Lebedev, a wine communicator and international wine judge from Kazakhstan. More about today’s guest: Artem Lebedev is an international wine specialist and communicator (DipWSET, DipASI), with over a decade of experience in wine education and events. A VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, he is a judge for top competitions like Mundus Vini and 5StarWines and a speaker at global forums such as Wine2Wine. As the founder and first president of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association, Artem has been a trailblazer in advancing wine culture in the country. He co-owns IWINE and CAWU educational projects and leads the Wine Department at Alma Wine, a major import and distribution company. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headsomm/ More about the host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2194 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie meets the art collector and owner of Palermo’s Palazzo Butera, Massimo Valsecchi. More about today’s guest: Massimo Valsecchi is an art collector and owner of Palazzo Butera in Palermo. A former director of Milan’s Galleria Bertesca, in 1974 he opened the Galleria Massimo Valsecchi in Milan where he promoted the work of international and Italian artists including Anne and Patrick Poirier, Claudio Costa, David Tremlett, Tom Phillips, Elisabeth Scherffig, Eugenio Ferretti, Gilbert and George, and many others. In the 1980s he began organizing major national and international exhibitions and he also teaches design history at the University of Siena. In 2014, after visiting Palermo, a project was launched with the support of the local university and municipality, and in 2016 he decided to acquire Palazzo Butera, sparking a period of redevelopment and regeneration of the entire Kalsa neighborhood. Connect: Website: https://www.palazzobutera.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palazzobutera/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PalazzoButera/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us! Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Welcome to Episode 2193 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Marco Gandini. Today’s question(s): How can the principles of viticulture and vine genetics be explained in a clear and engaging way to wine newcomers and younger generations? Come si possono spiegare in modo chiaro e coinvolgente i principi della viticoltura e della genetica della vite ai nuovi appassionati di vino e alle nuove generazioni? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2192 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Alberto Rivera interviews Giuseppe Grasso of the Stanza Terrena winery in Etna. Today’s learning objectives: Discover Stanza Terrena, a boutique winery located in Contrada Santo Spirito, one of the most prestigious crus on the northern slope of Etna. Learn about the lesser-known native grape varieties of Etna that form part of the region's rich heritage. Co-Moderator – Alberto Rivera Alberto majored in international relations and worked as a diplomat in Tokyo, as well as under a United Nations mandate to promote the Sustainable Development Goals within Chihuahua’s regional policies. After the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, he decided to take his passion for wine tasting to a professional level. He completed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and followed his love for Italy by combining these interests as an Italian wine instructor on an online education platform in Mexico. Last year, he set his sights on earning the title of Italian Wine Ambassador, which he achieved in April 2024, which remains one of the proudest milestones in his wine journey, especially since he was one of the youngest candidates to pass the exam. Today, he’s a professional wine educator and consultant based in Chihuahua, Mexico. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EaAWoxQjW/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somm.albertorivera/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/y-alberto-rivera-o/ Guest Bio – Giuseppe Grasso Giuseppe Grasso is a wine producer and oenologist from Etna, committed to preserving his family's 18th-century winemaking legacy while embracing innovation. His international experience in renowned regions such as Bordeaux, Alsace, Germany, New Zealand, and South Africa has shaped his approach, emphasizing the volcanic terroir of Contrada Santo Spirito and the expression of native varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Minella Bianca. As the founder of Stanza Terrena, he strives to create wines that embody the soul of Etna, including the acclaimed Psicodramma and Nasca Etna Rosso DOC. His work blends tradition, experimentation, and philosophy, reflecting a deep commitment to crafting unique and expressive wines. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giuseppe.m.grasso.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppegrasso2.0/ / https://www.instagram.com/stanzaterrena.etna/ Website: www.stanzaterrena.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to Episode 2191, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Janice Williams Brockenberry in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Janice Williams is a freelance wine and spirits journalist based in New York City. About today’s guest: Janice Williams Brockenberry is a journalist primarily focused on the wine and spirits industries. Her work can be found in print and online beverage publications, including Wine Enthusiast, SevenFifty Daily, Wine Industry Advocate and VinePair, among others. Before entering the beverage industry as a writer, Janice worked for Newsweek where she covered a myriad of topics from breaking news and pop culture/entertainment to cannabis. A Michigan native, Janice currently lives in Queens, New York with her husband and soon-arriving baby boy. Connect: Website: https://janicewilliams.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirldrinkswine/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-williams-0912282a/ About today’s host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Please like and share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

Welcome to episode 2190 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 170 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Michela Muratori of Muratori winery in Franciacorta, the district of Lombardy in northern Italy famed for its high-quality sparkling wines. More about today’s guest: Established in 1999 and now in its third generation, the Muratori family makes wine exclusively from its own grapes, with 54 hectares of vineyards that are approximately 25 years old. The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco vineyards are located in six geographically diverse areas of Franciacorta with the aim of telling the story of the soil and climate variety of Franciacorta in every glass. Respect and enhancement of the territory are founding concepts for the family's philosophy. The cellar is an example of underground architecture at the service of sustainability: it extends almost 15 meters underground, covering a surface area of ​​approximately 15,000 square meters, which allows gravity to be used to move the musts during the harvest and guarantees a constant microclimate throughout the various periods of the year. The agrivoltaic system, suspended above one of the vineyards adjacent to the winery (one of the first built in Italy in 2011), will soon ensure energy self-sufficiency thanks to the expansion program, which includes a doubling of the electrical potential from 200 Kw/peak to 400 Kw/peak. Since the 2020 harvest, the famous winemaker Riccardo Cotarella and his team have overseen the entire line of Muratori wines. Connect Website: https://muratoriwine.it/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muratoriwine/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/muratori-wine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muratoriwine/ More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2189 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, host Barbara Fitzgerald interviews the Napa-based wine entrepreneur Paul Mabray. In this episode, they explore the macro-level changes shaping the wine industry and how wineries are adapting through digital strategies. They dive into the successes and challenges faced by online wine businesses and analyze their evolving role in the market. Lastly, they discuss the digital transformation journey of wineries, from small family-run operations to large-scale producers, uncovering insights for businesses of all sizes. More about today’s guest: Paul Mabray has been a powerful agent for change in the wine industry for over twenty years. He has been at the forefront of significant digital trends in the wine industry, working with WineShopper.com and Wine.com when they entered the wine-digital space. He founded two companies that changed the digital landscape in the US wine market, first by introducing winery e-commerce with Inertia Beverage Group, which transformed into WineDirect.com pioneering winery e-commerce, and then again by introducing social media and social customer relationship management with VinTank.com. Connect: Website: https://transformingwine.substack.com/ LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmabray/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmabray/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmabray/ X: https://x.com/pmabray More about today’s host: With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottiglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!