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Welcome to Episode 911; Emerging consumer differentiation in China with Fongyee Walker MW and Davy Leung IWAWelcome 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:Too often China is spoken about as one market or the ‘Chinese wine consumer’ described as a monolithic entity. However, the Chinese market is highly segmented and fragmented, with not only geographical delineations demarcating consumer behaviour, but also age-groups, social identifiers and economic status. This talk will analyse various consumer profiles in China and link their traits to wine consumption, both in terms of taste preferences and buying habits.For the wineries looking to build brands in the Chinese market, this will be an invaluable exploration of the diversity of the Chinese markets and will allow for a much more targeted approach to not only identify possible importers and distributors but also to gain insight into the possible end point consumerMaore about the SpeakerFongyee Walker MW (Master of Wine) is the co-founder, with Edward Ragg, of Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting, Beijing’s first and fully independent wine consulting and educationservice (est. 2007). Fongyee has delivered both WSET course and special trade-targeted wine courses in Mandarin for such bodies as Wine Australia, the Hawke’s Bay Wine Association, the Napa Valley Vintners and numerous other groups, as well as creating a number of unique wine courses specifically tailored to mainland Chinese students. She became the first Master of Wine (MW) resident in mainland China in 2016 with her dissertation on winter vine burial practices in Hebei and Ningxia.ConnectInstagram: @fongyeewLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fongyee-walker-mw-1426514/More about the ModeratorDavy Leung IWA is a wine educator, wine connoisseur, wine lover and wine writer who contributes to the wine services and education sector, wine magazines and the renowned business schools in both Hong Kong and China. He believes work-life-balance that he and his clients promote all the time. During working hours, Davy is a Fellow CPA (FCPA) and a specialist of Corporate FinanceConnect:Facebook: www.facebook.com/davy.leungInstagram: @davyloveswineTwitter: @davyloveswineLet'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!

Episode 570 Monty Waldin interviews Tommaso Bojola of La Castellina Winery.About Tommaso:Tenute Squarcialupi - La Castellina di Tommaso Bojola is a winery which extends for 140 hectars, with 40 hectars of vineyard producing mainly Chianti Classico, located in the South West side of the valley, bordering with the town centre of Castellina in Chianti. The historical centre of the winery is the ancient Palazzo Squarcialupi (XV sec.), where there is an ageing cellar, the direct sale, the farm restaurant Taverna Squarcialupi and the Hotel Palazzo Squarcialupi. The Tenute Squarcialupi – La Castellina Farm originates from the powerful Squarcialupi family, in the medieval period, while he started the management of the winery in 1989, together with his wife Monica and later on with his son Cosimo. From 2008 they produced organic grapes and from 2020 organic wines too, authentic wines representing their territory. Together with his son Cosimo just graduated in oenology; together they are introducing new winemaking techniques such as the drying of the Merlot grapes (Supertuscan Reale), the late harvest (Ch. Class. Tommaso Bojola), the spontaneous fermentation (Ch. Class. Squarcialupi Annata), the longtime maceration (Ch. Class. Squarcialupi Riserva e Gran Selezione), the amphora vinification (Ch. Classico Cosimo Bojola) and the vinification without the addition of sulphites (Rubisco 2020).Find more about Tommaso and Cosimo by visiting:Website: www.lacastellina.itFacebook: facebook.com/fattorialacastellinaInstagram: instagram.com/fattorialacastellinaLet'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 909 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Vincenzo Russo, in this new installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Professor of Consumer Psychology and Neuromarketing at the IULM Free University of Languages and Communication in Milan.Scientific Director of the Research Center of Neuromarketing Behavior and Brain Lab IULM.Scientific director of the Master in Food and Wine Communication, organized in collaboration with Gambero Rosso and of the Master Management and communication of Made in Italy: food and wine promotion and enhancement of the excellence of the territory.Member of the Scientific Committee of the Universities for Expo 2015He has directed national research projects on issues concerning the relationship between emotions, decisions and food consumption behaviors. Rector's Delegate for Expo2015 projects and for the Research Evaluation of the IULM University.Co-Author of one of the most used textbooks of Consumer Psychology (published in second reprint by Mcgraw-Hill), and of Neuromarketing (in publication with FrancoAngeli) On the themes of food consumption and neuromarketing he has published theoretical and research contributions in Frontiers in Neuroengineering , in Food Quality and Preference ; Journal of Global Information Management , in European Journal of Information Systems , in Food Quality and Preference , in Resource Man , and in the McGraw-Hill Psychology, Consumption and Society Series.If you want to learn more about today’s guests, you can by visiting:Email: vincenzo.russo@iulm.itwww.iulm.it/it/iulm/ateneo/doce…tori/russo-vincenzoAbout today’s Host:Cynthia Chaplin is a Vinitaly International Academy certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, Cynthia moved to Europe in 1990 where she has lived in Spain, Belgium, England and Italy. She chose to center her career in Rome and immerse herself in the Italian wine sector, which is her passion. She has taught university students and expats, works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, translator, and a judge at international wine and sake competitions. She consults with restaurants and enotecas assisting in the development of comprehensive wine lists and excellent food pairings, as well as advising private clients who want to develop a comprehensive Italian wine collection. She lives with her British photographer husband on the shore of Lake Bracciano, north of Rome, where they share their beautiful garden with one massive grapevine, two border collies and an arrogant diva cat.If you want to learn more about today’s host, you can by visiting: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 908 Marc Millon interviews Elmar Hofer, in this episode of Italian Food & Wine with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Elmar was born and raised in the northern part of South Tyrol, Italy, close to the Austrian border. As a child growing up in the mountains, very early he found his passion for skiing and by the age of 14 he became a professional athlete. During his career he competed in several World Cup downhill races, such as Val Gardena, Bormio and Wengen, additionally winning the Italian downhill championship.After quitting his career as a professional athlete in 2011 he was looking for new passions and challenges. He found himself embarking on a new career in the wine industry, which came naturally growing up in a family with passion for food and wine. He became a certified AIS Sommelier in 2016.Additionally, he is an Italian Wine Ambassador through the Vinitaly International Academy and a WSET L3 holder. He gained special experience in the beauty of Hungarian wines while living abroad.Elmar still has the attitude of a professional athlete and believes in lifelong learning and improving. Therefore, he began his studies at the Court of Master Sommeliers with the Introductory Sommelier Course and the Certified Sommelier Course.More about St. Hubertus:St. Hubertus *** is the first and only three Michelin star restaurant in Alto Adige and part of 11 restaurant awarded with three star in Italy. The team was awarded with the green Michelin star for sustainable cuisine in 2020. The philosophy of the chef Norbert Niederkofler reflects the location of the restaurant, the heart of the Dolomites. The Cook the mountain philosophy represents local traditions and ingredients by bringing the nature on the plates of the guest. Elmar is part of the team since 2019 as a Sommelier and starting he’s new position as Head Sommelier in May.If you want to learn more you can by visiting:Website: www.st-hubertus.it/en/Instagram: hoferelmarLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/elmar-hofer-7b000299/Facebook: Elmar HoferMore 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, EnglandIf you want to learn more about today’s guest, you can by visiting: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 907 Steve Raye interviews Stacy Slinkard in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People on the Italian Wine Podcast.About today’s guest:Stacy is a freelance wine writer, editor and educator. She holds the certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) from the Society of Wine Educators and her Advanced Certificate with distinction from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET 3). Stacy’s writing has appeared in SOMM Journal, Decanter, Wine.com, Wine Folly, VinePair, The Idiot’s Guide to Wine (3rd Edition), The NY Times, The Daily Meal, and other wine-soaked outlets.You can find out more about this guest by visiting:Website: www.stacyslinkard.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/stacyslinkard/Twitter: twitter.com/stacyslinkardLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stacyslinkard/More 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!For more information on the host Steve Raye you can check out his website, Bevology Inc. here: 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 906 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Jono Le Feuvre in this episode of UncorkedIn this episode, we are joined by Jono Le Feuvre, wine writer and Founder of the Han Drinks Solo wine community. Jono’s extensive wine knowledge paired with a keen sense of humor and love affair with pop culture has seen his popularity sky rocket at a time when many people are asking if there is a future for wine writing. In this episode, we talk about talking about wine, and what new wine journalists can learn from Jono’s approach to communication.About today’s guestA journalist by trade, but alchemist by inclination, Jono Le Feuvre is the founder of the the Han Drinks Solo Wine Community; an access point for highly limited wines, weird cultivars, wine education content, group tastings, and the formation of friendships based on a shared passion. He is a two-time finalist in the Jancis Robinson Wine Writing Competition and writes on both wine and specialty coffee for TimAtkin.com. Jono founded the HanDrinksSolo Wine Club in 2016 and produces video content for www.HanDrinksSolo.com.More about Jono Le Feuvrehandrinkssolo.com/www.instagram.com/han_drinks_solo/www.facebook.com/HanDrinksSolotwitter.com/jonolefMore about the host Polly Hammond: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 behavioural 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 about Polly Hammond 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 905, part 4 of the Iconic Women In Italian Wine seminar.Follow along as we bring you the full Tasting and Seminar over the coming weeks. The event took place during Vinitaly 2022 and included:Moderators: Stevie Kim, Monica Larner and Alison NapjusProducers:Marilisa Allegrini • Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Classico Riserva “Fieramonte” 2012Albiera Antinori • Toscana Igt “Tignanello” 2018Chiara Boschis • Barolo Docg Cannubi 2010Elisabetta Foradori • Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt Nosiola “Fontanasanta”2015Elena Fucci • Aglianico del Vulture Doc “Titolo” 2012Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta • Bolgheri Sassicaia Doc 2013Arianna Occhipinti • Terre Siciliane Igt Frappato “Vini di Contrada BB” 2019More about this event:A one-of-a-kind meeting of the minds, Monica Larner of Wine Advocate and Alison Napjus of Wine Spectator celebrate their mutual passion for Italian wine. Sharing a podium for the first time, these two leading wine critics and journalists combinetheir powers to tell the stories of seven women-owned Italian wineries. Seven iconic women, seven signature wines giving voice to the history and narrative that reveals the true soulfulness of Italian wine. An unforgettable expression of the strength of hope and aspiration for the future that women bring to the table.More about the moderator Stevie Kim:Stevie Kim was born in Korea and raised in the United States. Today, she lives in Verona. At first she attended the NYU – Leonard N. Stern School of Business. After settling in Italy, she obtained an MBA at Bocconi University, School of Economics and Management. Later, she achieved a postgraduate specialization in Wealth Management at the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School. As Managing Director of Vinitaly International, Stevie has launched and now coordinates a series of new initiatives connected to the Vinitaly brand. Stevie is always seeking innovative ways to communicate and celebrate Italian wine – with a strong creative emphasis on social media, digital communication, and educational platforms. In 2017, Stevie produced the Italian Wine Podcast, the first podcast in English dedicated exclusively to Italian wine and its personalities; and Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape, a reference book unpacking the hundreds of Italian native grapes in a visually compelling layout. She regularly travels around the world to spread the gospel of Italian wine, with particular attention to USA, Russia, and China.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 904 Chapter 7 and 8 of Professor Attilio Scienza's newest book, translated and narrated by Richard Hough. This latest publication is part of the Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Series, entitled Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Vine & Prejudice: Fake science and the search for the perfect grape. This is a great way to get a sneak peak at the book before it hits the shelves so listen in and let the geeky knowledge seep into your ears because we all need #alittlebitofscienzaIf 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/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 903 in which Professore Attilio Scienza leads a Seminar during Vinitaly 2022 entitled Science And Its Prejudices: What Are The Consequences For Viticulture? This Seminar has been cut into 3. Today’s episode is Part 3!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 902; Historic perspectives on wine blogs with José Rallo and Felicity CarterWelcome 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 the SpeakerFelicity Carter is a Journalist and editor, she is the Executive Editor at The Drop, the content arm of Pix. Previously she worked for Meininger Verlag, Europe’s biggest wine and spirits publisher, where she built Meininger’s Wine Business International into the world’s only global wine business magazine, with correspondents from 30 countries and subscribers in 38To learn more visit:Instagram: @carter.felicityTwitter: @FelicityCarterLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/felicity-carter-a5754380/More about the ModeratorJosé Rallo represents the fifth generation of a Sicilian family with 160 years of experience in quality wine. She graduated in Business and Economics at the S. Anna School of Higher Education and Specialization in Pisa with the highest degree “cum laude plus honorable mention”. After a professional experience in international management consulting companies, in the early 90s José Rallo joined Donnafugata, the family winery founded in 1983 by her parents Giacomo and Gabriella. Together with her brother Antonio, she is today the managing director. Donnafugata has 5 wineries and over 400 hectares of vineyards between Marsala, Contessa Entellina, Pantelleria, Etna and Vittoria, all territories with extraordinary potential. Face and voice of the company, José Rallo leads the marketing and public relations team, oversees management control and the quality system. She is committed to the eco-sustainable and cultural development of her territory: from energy savings to the production of energy from renewable sources, up to the certification of the carbon-footprint; for 20 years she has supported the Scuola Normale di Pisa in archaeological excavations in Sicily and financed the “Giuseppe Nenci” Study Award.To learn more visit:Instagram: @jose.ralloLet'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!