Italian Wine Podcast Ep. 2431 Robert Maggi interviews Nicola Biasi of Nicola Biasi Consulting | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2431 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Robert Maggi IWA interviews Nicola Biasi of Nicola Biasi Consulting.
These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore Nicola Biasi’s pioneering work in sustainable viticulture through PIWI varieties.
- Discover the challenges and opportunities of working with non-traditional grape varieties in Italy.
- Gain insight into how PIWI wines are perceived in both the Italian and international markets — and what this could mean for the future of wine production.
More about our Co-host:
Born in Puglia and now based in Cardiff, Robert combines southern Italian passion with British entrepreneurial spirit. A certified Italian Wine Ambassador and WSET Level 3 graduate, he has extensive experience in the sector including time with the award winning Australian winery Jim Barry Wines.
Over the past ten years he has focused on promoting Italian wines with his company WinesnVines, building bridges between producers and consumers, and expanding awareness of Italy’s diverse wine scene. Energetic and curious, Robert is always on the lookout for the next great discovery – and eager to share it with others.
Connect:
Website: https://www.winesnvines.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmag89/?hl=it
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-maggi-b07b9655/
More about today’s guest:
Nicola Biasi is an award-winning Italian oenologist and a leading voice in sustainable viticulture. Born in Friuli Venezia Giulia, he gained experience at top wineries in Italy, Australia, and South Africa before working nearly a decade in Tuscany with estates like Marchesi Mazzei and Poggio al Tesoro.
In 2020, he launched Nicola Biasi Consulting, advising wineries across Italy, and founded Resistenti Nicola Biasi, a network focused on producing high-quality wines with PIWI grape varieties. Nicola has received major honors, including Best Young Oenologist (Vinoway 2021), Cult Oenologist (Merano), and Winemaker of the Year (Food & Travel Italia 2022). His wine, Vin de la Neu, is widely recognized as one of Italy’s top whites.
Connect:
Website: https://nicolabiasi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola_biasi_consulting/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-biasi-8311322a
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