Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1056 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Rebecca Severs interviews Giovanni Nordera (Pasqua Winery). 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?About about today’s guest host:Rebecca Severs is from Memphis, TN. Her passion for wine and love of Italy was the inspiration for her to become a restaurateur at an early age. She and her husband opened Bari Ristorante e Enoteca nearly 20 years ago. She is the owner, front of the house manager, and wine buyer for the restaurant and they are proud to say that they are the only restaurant in Memphis that has an all Italian wine list. In 2017, she decided to dive into her love for wine a little further and became a Certified Italian Wine Professional in 2017 through Napa Wine Academy. She is currently a Vinitaly Academy student and travels to Italy whenever she gets the chance.To learn more visit:Website: www.Barimemphis.comInstagram: @Rebecca@Bari and @BariristoranteFacebook: Rebecca Bari and Bari Ristorante e EnotecaTwitter: @BariRistoranteLinkedin: Rebecca SeversAbout today’s guest producer:Born in 1978, Giovanni is originally from Vicenza, a small town near Verona. He joined Pasqua in 2005, he is now technical director of production. He graduated in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Udine. After his studies, he gained several international experiences as an oenologist at Hamilton Russell in South Africa, in Chile at Santa Rita and Vina Morandè studying the oenological aspects and the various fermentation techniques on different local varieties.He spent time at the university of Bordeaux, France, where he was able to study viticulture topics in particular the effects of cycadella (empoasca vitis) on the vineyard. Giovanni has also worked at Piovene Porto Godi, a family winery as a consultant and at a winery in St Emilion where he supervised the vinification of Chardonnay and Sauvignon and local red varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet. His international experience has given him a very broad knowledge of the wine world. Fluent in English and French, Giovanni is also an avid skier, a surfer, loves the sea and the mountains. He has two children Tommaso and Letizia.If you want to learn more visit:www.pasqua.it/it/home/More 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 1057; Canada wine market (in Italian).Welcome 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 today’s session:The Canadian wine market is a sophisticated market: those who want to enter should "think outside the box”About the Speaker:Dr. Marco SaladiniMarco Saladini manages the Toronto and Montréal offices of the Italian Trade Agency, tasked with developing trade and investment relations between Canada and Italy in a wide range of industries, ranging from industrial machinery to food and wine.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 1055 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Michelle Brampton, the new CEO of WSET, in this instalment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Michelle will joined WSET on 1st February as CEO and spent two months working alongside current CEO Ian Harris, who stepped down on 15th April. Michelle previously spent 19 years at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), where she most recently held the role of Managing Director Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from 2018 to 2021. During this time Michelle was also on the boards of both The Drinks Trust and the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). Earlier in her time at TWE, she gained international and commercial leadership experience as Commercial Director UK & Ireland and as CFO, EMEA and South East Asia.Chair of the WSET Board, Simon McMurtrie commented: “The Trustees are delighted that Michelle has accepted our invitation to lead the WSET in the coming years. Michelle’s track record at Treasury Wine Estates and, more recently her wider role in the drinks trade, make her the ideal successor to Ian, following his remarkable 20 years as CEO”.To learn more visit:www.wsetglobal.com/news-events/new…ton-as-new-ceo/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 1054 Marc Millon interviews Giuseppe Pollifrone in this episode of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Giuseppe Pollifrone is the owner of Symposium, a wine shop & bar with an Italian restaurant based in Bow, East London. Born in Piedmont, raised in Calabria, he loves Nebbiolo as well as Gaglioppo and Nerello Mascalese and he champions small artisan winemakers. He started in wine while studying for his PhD in Theoretical Physics in Rome. He moved first to Geneva then to London. He’s very passionate about wine and food and he’s always keen to talk about how they can enhance and complement each other.To learn more visit:Website: www.symposiumlondon.co.ukInstagram: @symposiumlondonFacebook: SymposiumldnTwitter: SymposiumldnMore 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 1053 Steve Raye interviews of Cantina Zorzettigin this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People on the Italian Wine Podcast.About today’s winery:The story of the Zorzettig family’s connection with wine begins more than 100 years ago, on the hills of Spessa di Cividale in the heart of Friuli’s Colli Orientali (Eastern Hills), an ideal place for viticulture thanks to its unique terroir and microclimate.“Those who approach our world are fascinated by the diversity reflected in our gestures and habits, and by a landscape that appears wholly unspoilt.Nature, authenticity, evolution, quality: these are the ‘touchstones’ that guide the philosophy and work of Annalisa Zorzettig, at the helm of the family business.”To learn more visit:www.zorzettigvini.it/famiglia-zorzettig/?lang=enMore 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 1052 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Carolyn Martin of Creation Wines, this week on Uncorked.Today we welcome Carolyn Martin, co-owner of South Africa’ multi-award winning Creation Wines. As a third-generation wine estate owner Carolyn has wine business running in her veins, having served her first customer at the early age of 5! In this episode, we talk about how a customer-first approach has created an unparalleled experience, what fine wine means to her, and how collaboration has been key to their DNA from day one. Let’s get into it!More about today’s guest:Carolyn Martin is the co-owner if Creation Wines in South Africa. With a deep understanding of winery hospitality and a love of food gained from being raised on a working farm and vineyard, Carolyn helped turn a stark, unplanted wilderness into a world-renowned wine destination of its own.Now, 20 years since Creation was born, they are one of South Africa’s shining stars. They were named the 10th most beautiful winery in the world according to World’s Best Vineyards, and in 2021, Carolyn and her team won the Global Winner for Innovative Wine Tourism, highlighting the brand’s focus on creating an adaptable and empowered team.To learn more visit:www.facebook.com/creationwineswww.instagram.com/creationwines/twitter.com/creationwineswww.linkedin.com/company/creation-wines/More about the host:Polly is Founder and CEO of 5forests. She splits her time between Barcelona, Auckland, and Napa, consulting, writing, and speaking about the trends that impact today’s wine businesses. She’s an advisor to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, host of Uncorked with the Italian Wine Podcast, cohost of the Real Business of Wine with Robert Joseph, and, occasionally, a knitter.Polly is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with behavioral Economics, and her wine work is based on insights into all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. With over 20 years’ experience in growing successful companies, Polly knows first-hand the challenges faced by independent businesses. She approaches each client experience with empathy and understanding for what it takes to adapt and thrive in the real world.To learn more visit:Twitter: @mme_hammondInstagram: @5forestswebsite: 5forests.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 1051, another installment of 'On The Road Edition', hosted by Stevie Kim. Today she is back in Lugana with Fabio Zenato, the newly elected President of the Consortium Tutela Lugana DOC. Together they taste examples of Lugana wines from his family winery “Le Morette”.More about today’s winery:Le Morette lies on the narrow of land between the south coast of Lake Garda and the little Frassino Lake. The winery has been founded by Gino Zenato 60 years ago, today it’s the third generation of winemakers that is continuing the family tradition with the same passion and enthusiasm. The Zenato family have developed a deep knowledge of the vine variety and the territory, particularly the Turbiana. The new winery opened in October 2013, built with the greatest respect for the for the environment and surrounded by vineyards, in a 10-hectare area.To learn more visit:www.luganalemorette.it/?lang=enMore about Lugana:To learn more about the Consortium visit:www.consorziolugana.it/lugana-homeMore about the host: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 1049 in which Stevie Kim asks Professore Attilio Scienza another wine question, taken from the pool of questions posed by listeners all over Italy and beyond. Today’s question comes from Jay Di Donato!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 1050 The Jumbo Shrimp Maps Series. Today we are going to talk about Map 31, talking about Southern Italy.About the Series:We have specially created this free content for all our listeners who are studying for wine exams. Since Stevie Kim discovered Rosie Baker’s hand-drawn maps on Instagram, our in-house editorial and graphics team has been working on this project, and now the maps are available to purchase in Beta form, while they undergo the final proofing and editing by our Expert Advisory Board. It’s a 3 layered project, because we know everyone learns differently. We now offer the complete box set of 39 maps, this series of podcasts with the maps narrated by our crack team of wine educators, and finally, the Study Guide Book which will be published later this year. Our map project is in no way a substitute for the material set out by other educational organisations, but we hope all the Wine Students out there will find our map project a new, exciting and useful tool for learning.To purchase the Beta version box set of maps, please visit mammajumboshrimp.comTo find out more about Mamma Jumbo Shrimp and how to buy the Maps visit:www.mammajumboshrimp.comMore about today’s narrator:Erin DeMara is a twenty-nine-year professional of the wine and restaurant industries. Currently in his seventh year with 1821 Fine Wine and Spirits, an Italian-focused importer, he manages the portfolio of 100+ wines and spirits within Florida, USA. Erin is a Certified Wine Educator by the Society of Wine Educators and an Italian Wine Ambassador and Educator by VinItaly International Academy – the only wine professional in America to hold both titles. He is also a Certified Spirits Specialist, a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, and an awarded member of the Guild of SommeliersTo learn more visit:Website www.1821fws.comInstagram wineknowflLet'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 1047 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode, Julie Farricker interviews Francesca Margiotta. 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?About today’s guest host:Julie Farricker is a Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador and an owner of The Italian Cellar, a wine shop that exclusively sells Italian wines. She has also traveled to all 20 regions of Italy and recently became certified as an Italian Olive Oil Sommelier, as well as an Official Ambassador of Orvieto Wines. When she is not educating customers about Italian wine and gastronomy, she is also a high school English and history teacher and will be starting her 19th year next week.To learn more visit:Instagram: @giuliafarrTwitter @farrjulLinkedIn: Julianne FarrickerWebsite: www.theitaliancellar.comAbout today’s guest producer:Francesca Margiotta has been working with her father at Margiotta since 2016. At Vinitaly in 2019, Cantina Margiotta received the prestigious "Angelo Betti Award for Meritorious Viticulture - Gran Medaglia Cangrande" for the Abruzzo region. Francesca is part of the winery’s fifth generation.To learn more visit:Instagram: cantinamargiottaWebsite: www.margiottavini.itMore 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/