Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2212 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews sommelier Matt Dulle live from TEXSOM 2024!  Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Matt Dulle is the CMS Advanced Sommelier with over two decades of experience in hospitality. He is the wine director of Spago, the flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Connect:Website: https://wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/spago-beverly-hills/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somm_antics/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dulle-903a9b17/ More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Educatiol Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect:Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/_______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2211 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Markus Patz.Today’s question(s): Throughout your distinguished career in viticulture and vine genetics, what has been the most fascinating or unexpected discovery that particularly influenced your understanding of the vine and its relationship with terroir?Durante la sua illustre carriera in viticoltura e genetica, qual è stata la scoperta più affascinante o inaspettata che ha influenzato la sua comprensione della vite e il suo rapporto con il terroir?More about Professor Scienza:Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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:https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 2210 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Antonina Sergeyeva interviews Alberto Lusini from Bertani.Today’s learning objectives: Learn about the history of the winery and the modern technologies it has embraced Discuss marketing strategies which can be useful for importers Learn about innovations at the winery and future plans Co-Moderator – Antonina SergeyevaIn 2018, Antonina was working in the procurement department of a distribution company when she first developed an interest in wine. Her role required her to communicate with producers about contract terms, orders, and logistics. To enhance her knowledge of wines and wine regions, she enrolled in a basic sommelier course. Her passion for wine deepened as she studied, leading her to earn a WSET Level 2 certificate in spring 2019 and compete for the title of Best Sommelier of Kazakhstan. Antonina went on to achieve her WSET Level 3 certificate, transition into a new role, earn an ASI Level 1 certificate, and secure a spot among the Top 10 Best Sommeliers of Kazakhstan. Most recently, she achieved the prestigious title of Italian Wine Ambassador.Today, Antonina works as a Brand Manager in the wine department, focusing on Italy—a country she deeply admires for its wines, cuisine, culture, and people.Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vselesha/Guest Bio – Alberto LusiniAlberto Lusini is an experienced C-level executive with over two decades of experience in the Italian Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly in the beverage sector, with an international background. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering and an MBA, both earned from the University of Bologna. Alberto’s extensive professional and academic background positions him as a highly qualified leader, adept at managing complex projects and business operations on an international scale.His strategic leadership and innovative approach have consistently contributed to the success of the companies he has served, highlighting his management expertise and commitment to excellence. Before joining the Angelini Group as Head of Angelini Wines & Estates, Alberto served as CEO of the American business unit, MZB USA, for Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group S.p.A. In the wine industry, he has held director positions at leading companies, including Mezzacorona, Allegrini, and Gruppo Lunelli-Ferrari.Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alusini/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/castelerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-lusini/ Website: https://www.angeliniwinesandestates.com/ _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

Welcome to Episode 2209, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Master of Wine Liz Thach in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest:Dr. Liz Thach, MW, is a professor, wine writer, and consultant based in Napa and Sonoma, California. She is an award-winning author and educator specializing in wine business strategy, marketing, leadership/executive development, and wine lifestyle. As one of the nation’s leading wine experts, Liz also serves as President of the Wine Market Council, a non-profit organization that provides research on U.S. wine consumer behaviors and attitudes.Her passion is wine, and she has visited most of the major wine regions of the world and more than 70 countries. Liz has published over 200 articles and nine books, including Call of the Vine, Best Practices in Global Wine Tourism, and Wine Marketing & Sales. She frequently contributes to Forbes, Wine Business Monthly, Wine Spectator, and The SOMM Journal, among others. In addition, Liz teaches wine classes at Stanford Continuing Education and Sonoma State University while also working as a consultant and wine judge.A fifth-generation Californian, Liz earned her Ph.D. at Texas A&M University and now resides on Sonoma Mountain. She achieved the prestigious title of Master of Wine (MW) in May 2011, becoming the first female MW from California.Connect:Website: https://lizthachmw.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizthach/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-thach-mw/ Twitter: https://x.com/thachlizFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizthach/ About today’s Host:Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA-certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS. She is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture with 20 years of experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author, and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and hosts events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients, and collaborates with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff.Hosting the Voices podcast has deepened her commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the wine sector. Through interviews with emerging and established wine professionals, she explores topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability, and the challenges faced by under-represented groups as they pursue careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about advancing wine education and building a future where everyone has a place at the table in the world of wine. Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

Welcome to episode 2208 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 173 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is the gastronome and professor of food and wine, Paolo Tegoni.More about today’s guest:Paolo Tegoni is a gastronome and professor of food and wine studies at various Italian universities and training centers. Throughout his professional career, he has worked as a sommelier in Paris, collaborated on the creation of important cultural exhibitions related to food, and has written—and continues to write—for various agri-food sector magazines.He is also a tireless traveler of wine terroirs, and in 2022, he published his first book titled "Malvasia, un diario mediterraneo" (Malvasia, a Mediterranean Diary), with Terrae Opificio Culturale Enogastronomico. In the book, he explores wines made from different Malvasia grape varieties grown in the vineyards of Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy.ConnectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/italian_association_exeter/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianCultureExeter More 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 has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England.Connect:Website: https://www.quaypress.uk  https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk   https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2207 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Barbara Fitzgerald interviews the acclaimed wine journalist, educator and author Deborah Parker Wong.In this episode, they discuss Deborah’s extensive experience as a globally renowned wine educator and guide editor, exploring how her expertise has sharpened her insights into consumer preferences, emerging trends, and her role in shaping the future of the wine industry.More about the guest: Deborah Parker WongRecognized by Wine Business Monthly as a 2023 Wine Industry Leader, Deborah Parker Wong, DipWSET, is the Global Wine Editor for The SOMM Journal and a contributor to The Tasting Panel magazine. She has been writing about the beverage alcohol industry for these and other outlets since 2004. In 2020, she was appointed National Editor, USA, for the Slow Wine Guide, now in its seventh edition.Deborah teaches as an associate instructor at San Jose State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Cabrillo College, and owns a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) school, offering Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. In addition to writing and speaking about wine, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Viticulture and Enology at California State University, Fresno, with an emphasis in sensory science.Her motto is: "To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach."A partial archive of her published work can be found at: www.deborahparkerwong.com.Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahparkerwong/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborahparkerwongdwset www.facebook.com/deborah.parker.wong Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahparkerwong/  More about the host: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US.Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilabottigliaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com_______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2206 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Serena Costanzo of Palmento Costanzo winery of Mount Etna, Sicily.More about today’s guest:Serena graduated in agricultural sciences and completed a Master’s in enology and viticulture. She has worked in the family winery for a year and her main focus is on the vineyards.Palmento Costanzo winery is located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna between 600 and 800 metres above sea level. The winery only cultivates native varieties: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for red wine production and Carricante and Catarratto for white wine production. The vineyard is very old, and as traditional viticulture on Etna is cultivated by alberello, with chestnut posts. It has an old Palmento that has been restored and it continues to vinify inside using modern technology. Connect: Website: https://www.palmentocostanzo.com/en/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmentocostanzoetnawine/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palmento-costanzoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/palmentocostanzo/  More about the host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.”She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers.Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/ _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2205 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie is in conversation with Marco Alberti, Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan.More about today’s show: Kazakhstan is an important emerging market with growing demand for premium products such as Italian wine.The Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow, held at the exclusive Rixos Almaty Hotel on 18 November 2024, was Vinitaly's first international project in Central Asia. The program included walk-around tastings, in-depth masterclasses and informal networking opportunities, with a full range of Made in Italy products on offer.The event coincided with the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Italian Wine Ambassador program. VIA is the Italian wine education gold standard, a study path which aims to train competent and professional figures to promote Italian wine all over the world.Kazakhstan is the largest land-locked country in the world with a population of 20 million. Fifty per cent of the population is under 24 years old with a rising middle and upper class showing increasing interest in premium and imported products. These characteristics make Kazakhstan a very interesting market for Italian products and services in general and wine in particular. Connect:To learn more about the Vinitaly Roadshow visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/en/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!Connect:Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!Remember to follow us! Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Welcome to Episode 2204 and the first episode of 2025 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These episodes are generally in Italian.Today’s questions come from Karla Ravagnolo.Today’s question(s):  What is your plan for 2025 and what do you think the plan should be for the wine industry in 2025? VIA is also turning 10, do you have any learning takeaways from the academy? Any tips and wishes for the students that are planning to attend this year? Qual è il Suo piano per il 2025 e quale pensa dovrebbe essere il piano per l'industria del vino nel 2025? Il VIA sta per compiere 10 anni, ha qualche insegnamento che ha tratto dall'Accademia? Ha qualche consiglio e augurio per gli studenti che stanno programmando di partecipare quest'anno? More about Professor Scienza:Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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:https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to episode 2203 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 172 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is the Italian journalist and writer Michelangelo Iossa.More about today’s guest:Michelangelo Iossa is an Italian journalist, writer and university teacher. He has been writing for some of Italy’s most important newspapers since the 1990s and is a contributor for the national newspaper ‘Corriere della Sera’, for the cultural and life-style magazine ‘The Way Magazine’ and for other Italian newspapers.ConnectInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelangeloiossa/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelangeloiossaTwitter: https://x.com/michelangepressMore 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 has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England.Connect:Website: https://www.quaypress.uk  https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk   https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!