Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1252 in which Steve Raye interviews Jeff Lizotte and Scott Reynolds, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.About guests Jeff Lizotte & Scott Reynolds:Present Company opened in August 2016 and is located in an 19th century mill building. Since then, Chef/Owner Jeff Lizotte, has been in the kitchen with his team (Scott Manages Present Company) creating and refining his French-American cuisine with inspiration from around the world. A Simsbury native, Chef Jeff has honed his craft at the renowned bistro, La Tupina, in Bordeaux, France, La Bastide Saint-Antoine, in Grasse, France, the three Michelin starred, Le Bernadin, in New York City and, as the executive chef at the iconic ON20 in Hartford, CT. He was nominated for his first James Beard award in 2017 and in 2019, he was awarded the Connecticut Restaurant Association, Chef of the Year.To learn more visit:www.presentcompanyct.com/our-storyMore about the host Steve Raye:Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!To learn more visit:Website: www.bevologyinc.com/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to episode 1251, in which host Victoria Cece interviews William Goldschmidt this week on The Next Generation.The Next Generation where Victoria Cece interviews young Italian wine people shaking up the wine scene.More about today’s guest:William grew up surrounded by an agricultural environment - his family estate where they have an agriturismo producing olive oil, several wines, and cheeses from their own milk. Since he was a teenager, William decided that he was curious about the greater wine world and moved up to Piedmont to study enology and viticulture. As soon as he graduated in 2013, he put his studies to the test by turning them into experiences. He did 11 total harvests around the world, returning in 2018 to dedicate himself to his family winery - Corzano e Paterno in Tuscany. Today, he splits his time between Corzano and his new project, Clivo Altura.To learn more visit:Website: tenutalicinia.comLinkedin:Facebook:Instagram: @tenuta.liciniaMore about the host:Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti.To learn more visit:Instagram: @sluttispaghettiTwitter: @sluttispaghettiLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cece/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to episode 1249, another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In this episode Stevie interviews Alessandro Rossi, 'Partesa for Wine'.More about today’s guest:Alessandro Rossi is the national wine category manager for Partesa. Alessandro talks to Stevie about new projects including Cantera, a new podcast, Wunderglass and the Wine Cube event that will take place in Milan between the 10th and 11th of October. And they do all this while walking around Verona, exploring the city!Founded in 1989, Partesa is a distribution company that has quickly become a leader in the Ho.re.ca. distribution channels. The company’s business is structured through a strategy focused on high-value categories, a selection of the best partners and building customer loyalty. Partesa owns a broad and diversified portfolio of high-quality products and provides customized services, consultancy, training and logistical efficiency. Partesa for wine is a project that started in 1998 with the ambitious aim of combining their strength in the region as a distributor in the beverage sector.To learn more about Partesa for wine visit:www.partesaforwine.it/To discover more about Wine Cube visit:www.partesa.it/partesaforwine...More about the host Stevie Kim:Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods!To learn more visit:Facebook: @steviekim222Instagram: @steviekim222Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to episode 1250, the first installment of our new series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord.And if you want a copy of the book just head to:www.amazon.it/Italian-Wine-Unplu…2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1To learn more visit:Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.comMore about the Narrator:Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and bettering his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!!Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1248, of #everybodyneedsabitofscienza Part 4 of 5 of The wines of tomorrow. Exclusive tasting of 10 wines with Attilio Scienza. Tune in and listen to the Professore in Sicily at the Taormina Gourmet Seminar. Here he talks vine genetics, native grapes, leads a tasting and so much more!If you want to learn more about the Professore:The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type "Verdicchio" in place of "Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff!To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit:vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/via-faqs/winenews.it/en/an-italian-profe…l-be-one-of_307764/If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler:Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods!To find out more about Stevie Kim visit:Facebook: @steviekim222Instagram: @steviekim222Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1247; The Wine Consumer in a Challenging U.S. MarketWelcome to wine2wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide.About this SessionThere has never been a more difficult time to sell wine in the U.S. At the same time the wine industry is dealing with a pandemic, historic drought, wildfires, and channel shifting to name a few, it is also dealing with an onslaught of attacks from the anti-alcohol movement while discovering a rotation of the older wine consumers into retirement, against the backdrop of a very different younger consumer. The result of the tumult is an industry that is likely to see a drop in volume sold for the first time since 1994. The industry context for selling wine is changing, at the same time the average consumer is changing. Hitting the consumer mark today is like throwing a dart at a target placed on a carousel.About the SpeakersRob McMillan is one of the top wine-business analysts in the United States and the author of Silicon Valley Bank’s highly regarded annual State of the Wine Industry Report, described by the New York Times as “… probably the most influential analysis of its kind.” With decades of experience researching the industry and working with winery clients, his views are sought after and trusted by winery owners, journalists, entrepreneurs, and investors. He is a prominent speaker, both domestically and internationally, and you will find him extensively quoted in national, regional, and trade press. He has also been named several times as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the US Wine Business.To find out more:Facebook: www.facebook.com/Rob.McMillan.SVBInstagram: rob.mcmillan.wineTwitter: SVBWineLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/2robmcmillan/About the Moderator:Sarah TrubnickPrior to shifting her focus to the wine industry, Sarah obtained degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics (BS and MS, UCLA), and spent time working as an engineer and project manager on the US Space Shuttle for The Boeing Company.To find out more:Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarah.trubnickInstagram: sarahtrubnickLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-trubnick-2760b714/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, cin cin

Welcome to Episode 1246 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Jamie Feng interviews Valeria Agosta.These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick?More about today’s Co-Moderator:Jamie (Jiying) FengOriginally from China, Jamie is a Paris-based wine buyer for nysa.cavistes (nysa.fr), a young wine network “made in Paris” starting to redefine and modernize the role of Cavistes, 53 wine shops in Paris, it has has 3 franchises in London and another 3 in Lyon.He is also a certified WSET Wine educator and certified sommelier, and currently chasing his wine dream as a Master of Wine stage 2 candidate.To learn more visit:Guest Moderator: Jamie FengInstagram: jamie.fengo0Facebook: Jamie FengLinkedin: Jiying (Jamie) FengAbout today’s guest producer:Valeria Agosta is the owner of Palmento Costanzo, a family-run winery in Contrada Santo Spirito, Sicily that has been embodying a strictly native idea of viticulture and hospitality on the slopes of Etna since 2010.With a background in languages and training in marketing and communications, Valeria’s story is one of courage, passion and roots. Raised in Catania, at the foot of Etna, the volcano is inextricably linked to her identity, just like her passion for wine, which she shares with her family - especially daughter Serena, who now studies Viticulture and Enology in Montpellier and supports her in running the winery – and which has taken her around the world. Valeria is WSET qualified and is both a FIS Sommelier and ONAV Assaggiatore.After spending some time in Rome, the magnetic pull of Etna takes her back to the native land, where she decides to takes on the courageous project of restoring the ancient palmento and the centenary vineyards in Contrada Santo Spirito. Here she now runs Palmento Costanzo, guided by the purpose of celebrating her roots and that of the long-lasting wine tradition of Etna.To learn more visit:Website palmentocostanzo.comMore about the moderator Stevie Kim:Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods!To find out more about Stevie Kim visit:Facebook: @steviekim222Instagram: @steviekim222Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Welcome to Episode 1245, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Victoria Mulu-Munywoki of CELLAR254 in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast.About today’s guest:With more than a decade’s experience in the wine trade, Victoria Mulu-Munywoki is the first Kenyan native sommelier and the founder of online store CELLAR254. She has diverse international corporate experience, lived and worked in six countries and is an independent wine consultant with the perfect combination of global expertise and extensive local knowledge. She works closely with producers and importers to create and grow the market for wines in Kenya and curated the wine lists for many of the top hotels, camps, lodges and restaurants across the country, where she also trains and mentors both staff and aspiring sommeliers. In 2017 Victoria launched the elite, Capital Club Wine Club and also co-runs the ABSA Social Wine Club. Through these clubs, she creates experiential and tourism opportunities for members; most recently on a trips to Spain & Italy. In this line, she also curates bespoke corporate and private wine events; focused on enhancing dining experiences, wine education and networking.In an effort to spread the gospel of wine to the general public, she started a weekly Wine Wednesday segment on Kenya’s CapitalFM radio station. During the recent pandemic, with this veritable voice on all things wine, Victoria founded the “IN YOUR CELLAR” series, an online webinar that hosted 35 winemakers and experts from around the globe. She loves red wine and lives by the mantra “laughter is the best medicine!”She is Captain of TeamWineKenya.Find out more about today’s guest:Website: www.cellar254.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/vickymunywoki/Facebook: www.facebook.com/victoria.mulumunywoki/Twitter: @knowyourvinoLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-mulu-munywoki/About today’s Host:Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry.To learn more visit:Facebook: Italian Wines in EnglishInstagram: kiss_my_glassxLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1244 in which Marc Millon interviews Amanda Barnes award winning wine and travel writer in this installment of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Amanda is a sought-after specialist with in-depth and expert knowledge in the South American wine and travel scene, although frequently found researching and writing internationally too. Author of the South America Wine Guide and regular correspondent for leading international wine and travel magazines, newspapers and books.Writer & JournalistAmanda is an award-winning wine and travel writer with over 15 years of experience writing for newspapers, magazines, guides and books. She is also an established communicator and presenter with an extensive repertoire working in video, web, radio and live presentations, including masterclasses and seminars. She is also Editor of the Circle of Wine Writers' publication, The Circular, since 2017, and won a scholarship to study to become a Master of Wine (since 2019).South America Wine GuideAmanda is the author and creator of the South America Wine Guide: the essential guide to the wines and wine regions of Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Peru, published as a print book in 2021 and online since 2012.Around the World in 80 HarvestsAmanda is creator of global wine adventure, Around the World in 80 Harvests, through which she is visiting 80 wine regions in 42 countries over 5 continents and exploring what makes each region and their wines unique.To learn more about Amanda visit:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/amandabarnes2Websites:amandabarnes.co.uksouthamericawineguide.comMore about the host Marc Millon:Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, EnglandTo learn more visit:quaypress.uk/marcmillon.co.ukvino.co.ukquaypress.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624Twitter: @Marc_MillonLet's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1243 in which Steve Raye interviews Howard Bernstein of the Hill City Imports, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast.About today’s guest:Howard Bernstein has over 35 years in the Italian wine business having worked on the supplier side (Diageo), Distributor (Southern), Retail, and as owner of two import companies in his career. He’s Managing partner president of Hill City Imports, based in NJ and specialize in Italian Wine. They operate in NY, NJ, CT and PA. Hill City’s focus is on family-owned wineries with a story to tell that goes beyond a quality statement. Things that resonate with Howard and his team are the same things that resonate with consumers: Sustainably produced, authenticity, legacy, respect and recognition of their role in improving the winery operation for following operations.One tool we talk about is Howard’s checklist of 10 questions he asks every prospective brand. So the smart money is following his lead and for wineries to be prepared to pre-empt the questions before they’re even asked. If that’s not clear, listen in and you’ll understand.To learn more visit:linkedin.com/in/howard-bernstein-8396bb5More about the host Steve Raye:Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!To learn more visit:Website: www.bevologyinc.com/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!