Italian Wine Podcast

Episode 654 Steve Raye interviews Amy Ezrin in this episode of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People on the Italian Wine Podcast.About today’s guest Amy:Amy Ezrin is one of three members of The Piedmont Guy, a national importer of artisanal wines from the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy, represented across North America by its most qualified and passionate distributors. She is also in demand as a consultant to the Wine & Spirits industry, focused on supporting wineries to improve their presence in North America. In 2021, she launched her own box wine brand named Sandy Giovese. Recently, she worked for the Italian Trade Agency New York Office as the manager of the Wine Desk, a position created to oversee a marketing and PR campaign funded by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development to promote the diversity and quality of Italian wine. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President at Massanois Imports, national importer and direct distributor in New York, New Jersey and California, where she curated a diverse portfolio and oversaw a sales team of 30. Before joining Massanois, she worked as the Italian Portfolio Manager for Polaner Selections and, before that, Skurnik Wines, both in New York. Throughout her years in the wine industry, she has had the privilege of working with some of the greatest wineries in the world. Prior to working as an importer, she worked in the restaurant and publishing industries while training to be a professional opera singer, including several years living in Florence, Italy. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, a Vinitaly Academy Ambassador of Italian Wines, a WSET Advanced Certificate holder, and a Cavaliere del Tartufo and the wines of Alba. She is a native of the state of Connecticut, and currently based in Brooklyn, NY.If you want to learn more about today’s guest, you can by visiting:www.amyezrin.com/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 @itawinepodastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/We also want to give a shout out to our sponsor Ferrowine. The largest alcoholic beverage shop in Italy since 1920! They have generously provided us with our brand new Italian Wine Podcast T-shirts, and we love them! Check out Ferrowine’s site, they have great wines, food pairings and so much more!www.ferrowine.it/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Episode 653 - Day 2 - Part 3 of Professore Attilio Scienza's Seminars at the Vinitaly International Academy (Translated into English by Francesco Marchio).Welcome to another installment of #everybodyneedsabitofscienza. Class is in session! Follow the Professore in his advanced Wine Seminars during the Vinitaly International Ambassador Certification Course, Flagship Edition in Verona! Seminars were on the Ten must-know Italian soils - “I Vini del Fuoco”, “I Vini del Mare” & I Vini del Ghiaccio”..just think Fire, Water, and Ice... very Game of Thrones...but way nerdier and of course starring our very own Super Hero Professore Scienza. oh and for all those English speakers-only in the house, Scienza's sidekick Francesco Marchio was there to back him up all the way, translating all the material on the spot!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 this Ambassadors Corner where Gianluca Queroli Interviews Stefano Chiarlo on Clubhouse's Ambassador's Corner - this episode is hosted by Stevie Kim - recorded on 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 got your pick?Guest Producer- Stefano ChiarloStefano Chiarlo was born on June 3, 1969 in Piedmont. He graduated in 1989 from the Enological School of Alba with a degree in Enology. Following his diploma, Stefano enrolled in the national service before beginning work at Michele Chiarlo in 1991 as Assistant to Enologist to Roberto Bezzato.Stefano became Michele Chiarlo’s chief winemaker in 1999 with the cooperation of Gianni Meleni. His philosophy is to produce wines of great elegance that respect the varietal and terroir; wines rich but not dense or heavy, with subtle use of wood.Co-Moderator -Gianluca Queiroli IWAAfter being an international tax consultant for almost 20 years, Gianluca made a career switch and joined the wine industry 5 years ago. Originally from Italy, he is now based in the Boston area where he owns and runs Wine Empire, a fine wine retailer. Gianluca holds a law degree, a Master in Accounting & International Tax, and speaks fluently three languages. He also dedicated himself to many aspects of the wine world: tasting events, writing, wine education. He became an Italian Wine Ambassador & Educator (through Vinitaly International Academy) in 2019 and is a certified French Wine Scholar, American Wine Expert, Bordeaux & Burgundy Specialist, Sherry Wine Specialist, holds the WSET Diploma & currently a MW candidate. In 2021, he launched in the U.S. the Italian Wine Maestro Certification.mywineempire.com/Find out more about the Chiarlo winery by visiting:www.iwsthailand.com/italian-wines/m…chiarlo-winery/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!

Ep. 651 Rebecca Lawrence interviews Victoria Cece in this episode of Voices.More about guest Victoria Cece:She is a spirited writer and gastronome with a love of storytelling. Her expertise lays in food and wine, with a specialization in Italian food culture.She specializes in creative content writing and copywriting and knows how to create potent content that is engaging and, most importantly, brings high conversion rates. This goes for web, ad, and social media copy.Victoria absolutely believes that active education on food, from nutrition to traditions, is the only way to strengthen a community's tummies and its land's soil. she channels this into her focus on writing.As a freelance copywriter, she employs her research and creative writing skills to create effective content for food & beverage, digital marketing, and e-commerce firms.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!

Ep. 650 Monty Waldin interviews Valentina Cubi on this episode of Biodynamic & Organic.More about Valentina Cubi:Valentina Cubi is the owner of a small company in the heart of the classic Valpolicella and run by the family.They produce typical Valpolicella red wines using exclusively the grapes grown in their estate. Since 2014 the whole company and it's products have been certified “organic”.To learn more about the winery visit:Website: www.valentinacubi.itInstagram: @valentinacubiFacebook:@valentinacubi2015Twitter:@valentina_cubiLinkedin:valentina-cubiTo find out more about Monty visit:Website: www.chateaumonty.comLet'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 648 - Day 2 - Part 2 of Professore Attilio Scienza's Seminars at the Vinitaly International Academy (Translated into English by Francesco Marchio).Welcome to another installment of #everybodyneedsabitofscienza. Class is in session! Follow the Professore in his advanced Wine Seminars during the Vinitaly International Ambassador Certification Course, Flagship Edition in Verona! Seminars were on the Ten must-know Italian soils - “I Vini del Fuoco”, “I Vini del Mare” & I Vini del Ghiaccio”..just think Fire, Water, and Ice... very Game of Thrones...but way nerdier and of course starring our very own Super Hero Professore Scienza. oh and for all those English speakers-only in the house, Scienza's sidekick Francesco Marchio was there to back him up all the way, translating all the material on the spot!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!

Ep. 649 Steve Raye interviews David Driscoll in this episode of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People.More about David:David Driscoll has spent the last fourteen years working in wine and spirits retail, importation, and distribution, with more than a decade behind the scenes at K&L Wine Merchants, and now as the sales and marketing manager for Mission Wine & Spirits in Los Angeles. Specializing in small producer importation, David has been to every continent (other than Antarctica) in search of new and exciting liquids for the American market.For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/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 this Ambassadors Corner where Paul Bologna Interviews Massimiliano Brambilla on Clubhouse's - this episode is hosted by Stevie Kim - recorded on 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 got your pick?More about Massimiliano Brambilla:He is the owner of Vigne Olcru; a very charismatic man who was the CEO and Vice President of a large electronics and electrical engineering corporation that was listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, with 24 plants in 18 countries, 2000 employees - but truly he’s a very passionate soul who has now dedicated his life along with his brother to working with universities and putting effort into researching pinot noir clones, farming methods, satellite technology and even neuroscientific experiments on wine drinkers!Co-Moderator -Paul Bologna IWAPaul is a native to Southern California and a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Economics and began his wine career working in Napa Valley and then started a long fruitful career working as a sommelier for the JW Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton resort brands. Paul has had many wine experiences in Italy from working in production to taking UC Davis students on tours to wine estates. He is now a VIA wine ambassador and is looking forward to spreading the word about the quality of Italian wines as he travels the world with his free hotel rooms for life benefit.To find out more, visit:www.vigneolcru.com/en/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!

Ep. 646 Rebecca Lawrence interviews Slawomir Kominski Kominski in this episode of VoicesMore about Slawomir Kominski:He is the Founder, Owner & General Manager of MineWine.plSlawomir Komiński is a wine lover, especially one of Italian wine, and has a strong determination to turn the combination of his passion for wine and business into a success. A formidable communicator, he has excellent interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a wine expert with a deep knowledge of the wine business, including warehousing, logistics, customer service and marketing. He has gained numerous work experience with cross-functional teams, acquiring a dynamic and result-oriented management style, with a problem solving attitude. He is always looking to optimise processes and identify opportunities for growth. Sławek has an in-depth knowledge of digital media and online marketing tools, as well as advanced business negotiation skills and a natural aptitude that helps him establish and maintain long-term relationships with business partners. For 12 years, Sławek Komiński has been the founder, owner and general manager of MineWine.pl, which operates in the Polish wine retail market.To find out more by visiting:Website: www.minewine.plInstagram: www.instagram.com/s.kominski/ www.instagram.com/minewine.pl/Facebook: www.facebook.com/s.kominski www.facebook.com/MinewineplLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/slawomir-kominski-bb00713/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!

Ep. 645 Monty Waldin interviews Nicola Lenci of Fattoria di Magliano winery on this episode of Biodynamic & Organic.More about Fattoria di Magliano winery:Fattoria di Magliano is located In Maremma Toscana, on a hilly landscape that gently descends towards the Tyrrhenian Sea, Monte Argentario and the Island of Giglio. The soil structure has a medium, rich consistency, it allows for good drainage and oxygenation, it also has great root penetration.These are characteristics that, together with the sun and the wind coming from the sea, the exposure of the vineyards and the low annual rainfalls, facilitate the approach to organic management. Organic management was a choice adopted in 2011, receiving the certification for all our wines from the 2016 harvest onwards. These conditions allow us to obtain wines with great structure and the ability to last over time, but they are also fragrant and very drinkable. This is a family own business, founded in 1997, and the vines were planted from 97-2001.Website: www.fattoriadimagliano.itInstagram:@fattoriadimaglianoFacebook: fattoriadimaglianoTo find out more about Monty visit:Website: www.chateaumonty.comLet'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!