Italian Wine Podcast

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 310: Monty Waldin hears from Vitaliano Tirrito of Bellavista why Franciacorta truly represents Italy. (11:35) Find out what famous footballer shares traits with Vitaliano. Wine Spectator selected Bellavista's Brut Rosé Franciacorta 2014 for the OperaWine list of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 309: Jeff Porter rings Oscar Farinetti of Fontanafredda and Eataly. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Jeff and Oscar talk philosophy, food, Italian wine, books, and Sicily. (00:45) Right off the bat a guitar makes an appearance and Jeff and Oscar break out in song. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 308: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim (risking death in this very episode) and Professor Scienza (not even realizing that Stevie is choking on cake) take a geeky and technical question from Ciro Pirone, in Boston, about soils and vines! Listen up! Musical guest: Atomo. Check him out! @atomo-cares Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Narrator extraordinaire Joy Livingston is back with another installment of the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine, the new book from Positive Press. This week, we get a quick primer on the history of vines and wine in Italy. Stay tuned for more "Jumbo Shrimp" readings each Thursday. Supported by: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 306: Monty Waldin gets the rundown on the wines of Irpinia from Monica Colangelo of Azienda Agricola Nativ. (09:25) Nativ focuses on the autochthonous vineyards of their terroir. Irpinia Campi Taurasini Eremo San Quirico 2011 stands out as an exceptional wine on Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of Italy's top 100. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 305: Monty Waldin goes rogue and interviews Graziano Prà of Azienda Agricola di Graziano Prà in Italian, eschewing the standard podcast format! (04:15) Although the buzz around wines from volcanic soils has really increased over the last decade, winemakers in the Soave Territory have been making styles using the elements at their disposal throughout recorded history. Soave Classico Colle Sant’Antonio 2014 is an exemplary wine from the Soave Territory, making Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of Italy's top 100. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 304: Geralyn Brostrom gets the scoop on Tara Empson's wine import/export businesses along with her cake baking habit. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Tara shows off the fondant cake decorations she's been making at home. (04:10) Tara made it her mission to create beautiful cakes after a chance encounter in a Milan bookstore. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 303: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza manage to take a question on the uniqueness of vines, from Alice Wong, Hong Kong. Musical guest: tagirijus. Check them out on Instagram! www.instagram.com/tagirijus/?hl=en Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Narrator extraordinaire Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. The guide should be a good refresher or reference for longtime podcast listeners. New fans of Italian wine will find a quick crash course on the subject of Italian Wine. Here, Joy has broken the book up into manageable portions with themes such as "Italian Sparkling Wines" and "A Brief History of Italian Wine." Each reading is accompanied by a rundown on the most important grape varieties and some exemplary wines to try, along with tasting notes.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 316: Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza is back to talk Verdicchio with Monty Waldin. Monty and the professor take a deep dive into the grape variety for the benefit of our serious Italian wine scholars. This is the dubbed English language version of the "Verdicchio" podcast where Rebecca Lawrence plays the voice of Attilio Scienza. Supported by VIA: Join the Vinitaly International Academy! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 300: Monty Waldin and Franco Massolino discuss the Serralunga d'Alba area of the Piedmont region. (06:00) Franco has a hard time imagining a universe in which he isn't a winemaker! Massolino's Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2011 was named to the OperaWine list of Italy's 100 best by Wine Spectator. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 300: Monty Waldin and Sabatino di Properzio of Azienda Agricola Binomio are troopers and make it through episode 300 of the podcast, even with spotty internet service! (01:55) Monty confirms that Sabatino is not in fact crazy for growing Montepulciano grapes that are not especially resistant to disease or stress. Binomio manage their vines for quality non quantity and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2015 was named by Wine Spectator as of one of Italy's 100 best wines. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 299: Michelle Erland gets a crash course in agriculture from Lamberto Frescobaldi at his Florence estate. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Lamberto shows off some Angus cattle. It's tough to not be inspired by Lamberto's optimism and world view. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 298: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza manage to take a question on soils, Barolo, and Barbaresco from Gianluca Alaimo di Loro of Big Head Wines in Ontario, Canada. Musical guest: Heavy City from Portland, Oregon. Check them out on bandcamp! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 297: Monty Waldin powers through dropped calls to interview Davide Champion of Tenute Sella e Mosca, one of the largest contiguous estates in Europe. (07:00) Sella e Mosca has successfully brought Sardinian wines to foreign markets by maintaining a continuous relationship with partners and highlighting food-wine pairings. Wine Spectator named Sella e Mosca's Vermentino di Gallura Superiore Monteoro 2016 as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 296: Monty Waldin and Lisa Anselmi of Anselmi Winery form a Montalcino-Soave connection. (06:40) Talk of "vitello tonnato" gets everybody hungry... From the Soave area of the Veneto Region comes Anselmi's Veneto White Capitel Croce 2017, selected by Wine Spectator for OperaWine as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 295: Italian Wine Ambassador Susannah Gold catches up with Luca Giavi of the Prosecco DOC Consortium. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Luca teaches Susannah to make risotto using asparagus and Prosecco DOC. (18:55) In the Veneto Region, risotto is served "all'onda" with a fair amount of broth. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 294: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" style. Jodie "Jojo" Hellman, (USA) Western Regional Sales Manager for The Sorting Table, asks about wine culture differences between "new" and "old" worlds. Musical guest: The New Monitors from Tucson, Arizona. Check them out on facebook and bandcamp. They're big in France! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 293: Monty Waldin battles through gremlins attacking his internet connection to interview Gianlorenzo Neri of Casanova di Neri. (05:30) Gianlorenzo has a hard time choosing a favorite classic Brunello (besides his own)! Even with all the exceptional Brunellos out there, Casanova di Neri's Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2010 stands out as one of OperaWine's 100 best.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 292: Monty Waldin and Michele Bernetti of Umani Ronchi just make it through a video call before Wi-Fi crashes! (08:40) Verdicchio may serve as the best symbol of the Marche region. Umani Ronchi's Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Casal di Serra Vecchie Vigne 2015 was chosen by Wine Spectator for OperaWine as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 291: Michelle Erland checks up on Matteo Ascheri, owner of Ascheri Cellars of Bra and president of the Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani Protection Consortium. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Michelle and Matteo share a toast between New York and Piedmont. (04:10) It turns out Matteo is a Depeche Mode fan. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 290: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" edition. Erik Klein based in Vicenza asks the Professor what he looks for in an "easy drinking" wine (and somehow they keep the answer short for once). Musical guest: @atomo-cares from Louisville, Kentucky USA. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 289: Monty Waldin reconnects with Gabriele Gorelli of BROOKSHAW&GORELLI. (01:55) Gabriele may have caused some damage while "helping" his family in the vineyards as a kid. Gabriele has launched multiple wine business ventures and he is a Master of Wine candidate. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 288: Monty Waldin rings up Federica Mascheroni Stianti, of Volpaia, in her castle. (05:30) Federica doesn't spoil her plants - they need to work to get water! Find out how soil, climate, blend, and more combine to earn Toscana Balifico 2016 a place on OperaWine's 100 best list.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 287: Marilisa Allegrini teaches Stevie Kim to make pasta with pea sauce. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Marilisa Allegrini is a force of nature. She produces top wines, is invested in various philanthropic endeavors, and can make pasta from scratch. (01:05) Marilisa may or may not call into question Stevie's domestic skills. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 286: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" edition. Hugh L. Preece of Salt Creek Grille in New Jersey, USA asks what makes the Professor tick. Musical guest: Deadbeat Dads from Laird's Corner, USA. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 285: Monty Waldin and Veronica Ruggeri of Le Colture have a nice fireside chat, making all of us jealous. (06:30) Veronica just so happens to have a Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze in the fridge. She explains why Cartizze is special and predates the other names we assign to wines of the territory. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 283: Gill Gordon Smith and Rebecca Hopkins. New segment: #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Monty Waldin hands the keys to Gill and Rebecca for an update from Australia. (02:20) Though locked in her home, Rebecca has all of her Australian food groups covered including twisties (whatever they are?!) and Gill plans to send some Italian wine! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 282: Monty Waldin and Axel Heinz of Ornellaia e Masseto Società Agricola discuss coastal winemaking, special vintages, and climate. (06:30) Axel shares the meaning behind the name "Ornellaia." Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 281: Monty Waldin and Alessandra Stelzer of Maso Martis discuss zero dosage Trento DOC via videoconference. Alessandra is a great sport and amazingly patient with the new technology. (09:00) "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" Tiziana Forni of Dark Star Imports asks the professor about "natural" wines and Stevie Kim has to talk him down. Musical guest: Frank. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 280: Happy 3rd birthday, Italian Wine Podcast! In this special episode, Monty is interviewed by none other than his son Arthur.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 280: Happy 3rd birthday, Italian Wine Podcast! In this special episode, Monty is interviewed by none other than his son Arthur.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 279: Monty Waldin and Jonas H Röjerman MW discuss quality control at Systembolaget and Italian wine in Sweden. (16:50) "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" super serious Valpo blend question from Franco Zhang of Changsha Vinopera Wine Trading Co. Musical guest: Rareș. Check him out at www.rockit.it/rares and on every music platform out there! Instagram: raresmusica Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 278: Monty Waldin and Professor Attilio Scienza discuss Cannonau, its importance to the Mediterranean, and its place in viticulture as our climate changes. (07:54) Monty does a good job of hiding his annoyance that a neighbor has just started running a tile saw in the background. This is the English language version of Episode 278 with Rebecca Lawrence as the voice of Professor Scienza. Transcript available at www.italianwinepodcast.com. Supported by Native Grape Odyssey: Europe. Quality. Wine. www.nativegrapeodyssey.com

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 278: Monty Waldin and Professor Attilio Scienza discuss Cannonau, its importance to the Mediterranean, and its place in viticulture as our climate changes. (09:35)Monty does a good job of hiding his annoyance that a neighbor has just started running a tile saw in the background. This is the original version of Episode 278 recorded in Italian. Transcript available at www.italianwinepodcast.com. Supported by Native Grape Odyssey: Europe. Quality. Wine. www.nativegrapeodyssey.com

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 277: Monty Waldin and Matilde Poggi discuss the estate Le Fraghe, the Italian Federation of Independent Wine Growers (FIVI), and more. (23:30) "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" phone call with Susannah Gold, DWS, FWS of Vigneto Communications in New York. Musical guests: Min, Erik, Khắc Hưng, and the Vietnam Ministry of Health. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 276: Monty Waldin and Simon Woolf discuss natural wine, "My January," writing, and more. (21:00) Monty tries to figure out how to replicate the success of Simon's book "Amber Revolution!" Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 275: Monty Waldin and Hannah Luxenberg of Tactic discuss virtual/augmented reality. New segment: "Everybody Needs a bit of Scienza" (24:30). Question provided by Gill Gordon-Smith of www.fallfromgracewine.com. Musical guest: i Rudi - Italian mod band. (Thank you!) Check them out at www.irudiband.com. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Monty Waldin meets Polly Hammond, founder of 5forests, a leading communication and marketing agency for wineries. Polly talks about how she got into wine, her experience as an expat in New Zealand, and best practice strategies she teaches to wineries regarding communication, marketing, and digital presence. Polly tells Monty about the ins and outs of her work with wineries and her brand workshops with a “Socratic” approach that ultimately leads wineries to communicate and position their brands more effectively.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Portuguese food, wine, and travel entrepreneur André Ribeirinho. André is the CEO and co-founder of Adegga and has piloted innovative digital projects about wine such as Wine Spots, an App that designs wine tours drawing on the input of local wine lovers with first-hand knowledge of wineries and regions. André also discusses the Portuguese market for Italian wine and his love for Italy and Sicilian wines in particular.

Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Mavisias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely interest scholars of Italian grape varieties. In part 2 the Professor shares the story of a real-life mystery surrounding Leonardo da Vinci’s ancient vineyard in Milan as well as a fictitious crime story involving the Professor himself as told by Giovanni Negri in his novel, Il Vigneto da Vinci (rest assured: spoilers have been removed). As always, discussions with Professor Scienza are recorded first in Italian then re-recorded in English with Rebecca Lawrence playing the English language voice of Attilio Scienza. Both Italian and English transcripts are made available to assist studious listeners. This is the English Language version of IWP Episode 272.

Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Malvasias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely interest scholars of Italian grape varieties. In part 1 the Professor gets into the various types of Malvasia and tries to clear up uncertainties surrounding the grape’s many names. Monty and Professor Scienza attempt to place the proliferation of the variety within a historical context and set out to explore its relationships with other varieties. As always, discussions with Professor Scienza are recorded first in Italian then re-recorded in English with Rebecca Lawrence playing the English language voice of Attilio Scienza. Both Italian and English transcripts are made available to assist studious listeners. This is the English language recording of IWP Episode 271.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Cristina Ziliani, daughter of Franciacorta creator and co-owner of Guido Berlucchi - Franco Ziliani. Cristina talks about his father’s dream in 1961 of making a great Italian traditonal method sparkling wine and illustrates the characteristics of the Franciacorta terroir and microclimate near Lake Iseo in Lombardy. Cristina tells Monty about the company’s goal to make their vineyards organic in full (at present 2/3 of their vineyards are organic) and their work with precision farming technologies. She also presents various Franciacorta styles—rosé, Satèn, and zero dosage—and a typical dish from the area, Manzo all’olio, paired with Franciacorta rosé. Tune in to learn more about Guido Berlucchi’s new project with the Erbamat grape variety and don’t miss out on Monty’s attempts to uncover the secret location of the only 2 remaining bottles of Berlucchi’s very first vintage in 1961!

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews wine journalist Julia Coney to explore issues of race and language in wine communication in the US. Julia, whose work has been featured in Wine Enthusiast, Forbes, Plate Magazine and others, tells Monty how she got into wine writing after a career as a paralegal and blogging about beauty. Julia discusses her advocacy work that challenges limited assumptions about wine consumers and ethnicity in the United States and encourages further awareness of diversity among American consumers. Tune in to learn how to avoid stereotyping in wine advertising and how to communicate in a more mindful and inclusive way to consumers in the U.S.

Maureen Downey, founding member of Chai Consulting (chai pronounced chez), walks Monty Waldin—and listeners of the Italian Wine Podcast—through her decision to start representing the interests of fine wine consumers and collectors who occasionally find themselves on the receiving end of deals gone bad. Maureen, having amassed loads of knowledge, skill, and industry experience, began to notice trends in fraudulent bottles appearing in collections and changing hands at auctions. She has called out famous wine sellers, collectors, and auctioneers, and has bravely backed up her claims against criminal organizations with facts and evidence. She’s even been tapped by the FBI and Department of Justice in the United States to assist in special cases requiring the highest authority on rare wines and wine scams. Tune in to find out how technology, observation, and logic combine to shine a light on fraudulent wines, and how Maureen and her crew seek answers to uncomfortable questions that media, industry professionals, and consumers often prefer to not ask.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets volcanic TV personality Joe Fattorini, co-host of TV show, The Wine Show (now broadcasting in 100 countries and on Prime). Joe is also a wine merchant and wine writer. In the interview Joe tells Monty about his beginnings in the wine business and relates a number of funny anecdotes in his broadcasting career. Tune in to learn more also about the UK wine market for Italy and his future plans for a new series of The Wine Show set in Italy!

Esteemed guest Lamberto Frescobaldi returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to further discuss Frescobaldi wines and associated social projects. Since 2012 Lamberto has been involved with a small vineyard on Gorgona Island, home to a prison, just off the coast of Tuscany. Here, select residents practice the cultivation of wine grapes, learn work ethic and skills, and earn money to ease their transition back into society. According to Lamberto, those that find success in the program develop a sense of self-worth and do not commit new offenses once free. Host Monty Waldin tries to imagine how one could commit a crime in a moment of blindness and live with the consequences for years afterward. Listen in to find out why Frescobaldi doesn’t seek reviews from wine critics and why the social side of the company isn’t a simple publicity stunt but an earnest investment in community and high-quality wine. We even manage to touch on grape varieties, wine composition, and organoleptic qualities.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews India’s first Master of Wine, Sonal Holland MW. Sonal, who is a wine educator, entrepreneur, and consultant, tells Monty how she got into the wine business after a career in the corporate world and how she got inspired to do so from Jancis Robinson. Sonal and Monty discuss the demographics of the Indian wine market and some of the changes that took place with regards to Indians’ wine drinking habits. She presents some interesting insights from the India Wine Insider market research, a survey she conducted on population segments of wine consumers such as “affluent drinkers”, “millennials” and “women”. Sonal also chats about her recent experience in the wine retail business with Vine2Wine, a chain of luxury wine stores in five big Indian cities. Tune in also for some advice about the way Italian wine producers should leverage India’s growing interest for wines.

Original educational podcast recorded in Italian language. Italian Wine Podcast favorite (and Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist) Attilio Scienza returns to go another round with Monty Waldin. This time the two discuss Vermentino—its origins, etymology, preferred climate, soil, and importance in Italian viticulture and oenology. Monty grills Professor Scienza in near perfect Italian with an ever-so-slight Tuscan lilt. The professor is up for the challenge and offers insight into this grape variety that will surely interest wine scholars such as VIA candidates. As in previous iterations we offer both the original, Italian version as well as the English language recording, read by future voice of the BBC and WSET Programme Provider, Rebecca Lawrence. Though we’ll dig deep and may mention terms such as “flysch,” attentive listeners will also catch food pairing suggestions. Please find a full Italian transcript of this interview at the show's official website, www.italianwinepodcast.com.

English language translation of episode 264 (originally recorded in Italian). Italian Wine Podcast favorite (and Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist) Attilio Scienza returns to go another round with Monty Waldin. This time the two discuss Vermentino—its origins, etymology, preferred climate, soil, and importance in Italian viticulture and oenology. Monty grills Professor Scienza in near perfect Italian with an ever-so-slight Tuscan lilt. The professor is up for the challenge and offers insight into this grape variety that will surely interest wine scholars such as VIA candidates. As in previous iterations we offer both the original, Italian version as well as the English language recording, read by future voice of the BBC and WSET Programme Provider, Rebecca Lawrence. Though we’ll dig deep and may mention terms such as “flysch,” attentive listeners will also catch food pairing suggestions. Please find a full English transcript of this interview at the show's official website, www.italianwinepodcast.com.