Ep. 2485 Marco Nordio interviews Anna Campagna and Vera Malisani of Ethica Wines | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2485 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Marco Nordio interviews Anna Campagna and Vera Malisani of Ethica Wines, a global wine importer and distributor specializing in premium Italian wines. With headquarters in the United States and offices across Asia-Pacific, Ethica Wines focuses on connecting family-owned Italian wineries with international markets.

These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. 

Learning Objectives:

• How Ethica Wines uses scale and expertise to grow Italian wine in Asia-Pacific.
• Why wineries and importers benefit from partnering on logistics, marketing, and promotions.
• Strategies to boost market presence and brand visibility through collaboration.

More about today’s host:  

Marco Nordio, a graduate of Bocconi University in Milan with a degree in Monetary Economics, is a wine entrepreneur based in New Zealand. In 2013, he founded Sapori d’Italia Import Ltd, a company specializing in the sourcing and distribution of Italian wines in New Zealand. In 2019, he successfully organized New Zealand's largest Italian wine tasting, "Vino Italiano," in Auckland, featuring 150 wines, 15 Italian personalities, and 400 guests. In 2023, he earned the title of Italian Wine Ambassador after passing the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) exam.

Connect:

Website: https://www.sapori.co.nz/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapori.co.nz 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-nordio-256a1a1a/ 

More about today’s guests:  

Vera Malisani is a co-founder and Commercial Director Asia-Pacific at Ethica Wines, based in Bangkok. Originally from Venice, she has over 12 years of experience in Asia and a Sommelier diploma from AIS. With a background spanning Europe, the US, and Asia, Vera is dedicated to promoting authentic Italian wines and expanding their presence across the Asia-Pacific region.

Connect

Website: https://www.ethicawines.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veramalisani 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-malisani-8aa84044 

Anna Campagna is a global FMCG executive with 20+ years in the beverage industry across five continents. At Ethica Wines, she drives customer experience, route-to-consumer strategies, and sales transformation. Recognized by Forbes Mexico (Top 100 Most Powerful Women, 2016) and finalist at the WeQual Awards APAC (2021), Anna is also a strong advocate for leadership, diversity, and innovation in the wine and beverage sector.

Connect

Website: https://www.ethicawines.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-campagna-35186b3/ 

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