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Wine Enthusiast Podcast

Episode 170: Why Wine-Lovers (and Everyone Else) Are Obsessed With Italy

Jul 8, 2024
Andrea Lonardi and Jessica Dupuy discuss 'Italianality' in wine culture, highlighting the essence of Italian identity, diverse grape varieties, climate change impact, and the evolution of Italian wine excellence. They explore publishing goals, the significance of Italian wine, and Andrea's philosophy showcased on AndreaLonardi.com.
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Quick takeaways

  • Italianity focuses on the uniqueness of Italian wine, emphasizing climate impact and common soul across regions.
  • Italian winemakers are shifting towards embracing their heritage, showcasing pride, and authenticity in winemaking.

Deep dives

The Concept of Italianity in Wine

Italianity, a philosophy introduced by Master of Wine Andrea Lenardi and journalist Jessica Dupuis, focuses on the unique essence of Italian wine. Italianity emphasizes the influence of climate change on viticulture, the shift from emulating French styles to embracing Italian identity, and the recognition of a common soul in Italian wines from various regions. Through the concept of Italianity, a deeper understanding of Italian wines' color, aromas, taste structure, and the spine connecting grape varieties across regions is explored.

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