Italian Wine Podcast Ep. 2247 Luis Reyneri interviews Luisa Rocca of Bruno Rocca winery | Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner
Welcome to Episode 2247 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Luis Reyneri interviews Luisa Rocca of Bruno Rocca winery.
Today’s learning objectives:
- To understand how classical winemaking has evolved into modern techniques.
- To explore the role of oak aging, including size, style, and its influence on classical vs. modern impressions.
- To examine the MGA system in Barolo and Barbaresco and its significance.
- To analyze the variety of soils in the Langhe and their impact on wine expression.
Co-Moderator – Luis Reyneri
Cuban-born Advanced Sommelier, Italian Wine Professional, Certified Wine Educator, and Certified Wine Specialist Luis Reyneri brings over three decades of wine and hospitality experience to his upscale Italian eatery. As the owner, operator and wine director of The Grove Cucina & Wine in Hobe Sound, FL, Luis, and wife Jen are on a mission (Tell us more about the mission of your restaurant) to transform small-town dining into world-class experiences. Luis’s cultural adaptability and multiple foreign language skills have helped him achieve proven results as a well-respected international hospitality professional.
Luis' extensive background includes experience as Lead Sommelier at Le Cirque Restaurant at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, National Sales Director at Knight's Bridge Winery, VP of Sales of Domaine Serene Winery, and Sales Director of the Latin Americas for Kendall Jackson, Adjunct Professor at the University of Las Vegas, head judge for the Miami International Wine Fair.
Connect:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegrovehobesound
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisreyneri/
Website: www.thegrovehobesound.com
About the guest:
Luisa Rocca grew up surrounded by the world of winemaking, breathing in its atmosphere from an early age. For her and her family, wine has never been just a business—it is a passion, a way of life, and a reflection of their deep respect for the land.
In 2005, Luisa began working full-time at the winery, initially focusing on administration, accounting, and logistics. As she expanded her expertise, she deepened her knowledge of English and gradually took on responsibilities in export and public relations. Today, she oversees sales and manages the winery’s operations, while her brothers Francesco and Bruno are in charge of viticulture and production.
Connect:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luisa.rocca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisa_rocca/
Website: https://www.brunorocca.it/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1CeHnW7N8Y
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