Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to episode 2163 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 166 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Marco Schiavo of Distilleria Schiavo in the Vicenza region of Veneto in northeastern Italy. Amongst other things, they discuss the history of the family-owned grappa distillery, the secrets behind the production process, how grappa is appealing to a new generation of consumers, and some delicious food pairings. Warning: this show will leave you feeling hungry and thirsty!More about today’s guest: Marco Schiavo is the fifth-generation of distiller at the Distilleria Schiavo in the Vicenza region of Veneto in northeastern Italy. The distillery has been producing high quality grappa, liquors and vodka since 1887. Marco has been working for the family business since 1998.ConnectWebsite: https://www.schiavograppa.com/en/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/distilleria_schiavo/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: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 2162 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, host Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Michael Traverso, Vice President of Business Development at the iconic wine importer Wilson Daniels. In this episode Barbara and Michael discuss In this episode, Barbara talks to Michael about his insights working for a leading importer and wholesaler of high quality wines and spirits. They also dive deep into his experience in working with family-owned producers worldwide, especially Italy, and learn how this team really adapts to shifting market’s dynamics in maintaining the company’s commitment to long-term partnerships.  More about today’s guest: Michael TraversoMichael Traverso serves as Vice President of Business Development at the iconic wine importer Wilson Daniels. Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Marketing from University of Southern California, and earned a Sensory Evaluation of Wine Certificati on from University of California, Davis. Joining Wilson Daniels in 2016 as a Senior Brand Manager and Director of Italian Estates, Michael was instrumental in growing the Wilson Daniels Italian portfolio. He was rehired in 2021 as the Director of E-Commerce & Portfolio Development and was promoted to his current role as Vice President in 2022.A Sonoma County native, Michael’s passion for food and Italian culture began at a very young age while working at his family’s retail grocery store. Michael’s wide range of interests include cooking, collecting wine and rare whiskey, traveling, gardening, hiking, and swimming. He recently completed his Business Law Certification through Cornell University.Connect:Website: www.wilsondaniels.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traversostyle/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traversomichael/  More about today’s host: Barbara FitzgeraldWith 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: www.instagram.com/aprilabottigliaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/Website: www.aprilacreative.com_______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:Instagram: www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/itawinepodcastTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimpLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here: www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2161 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today Karla Ravagnolo interviews Abe Zarate. With the help of Abe Zarate, a sober sommelier from New York City, Karla explores the meaning and implications of ‘sobriety’ and what does opting for a ‘sustainable carrier’ look like. Moreover, Karla and Abe discuss how to pair Caribbean, West-African and Soul food with wine.More about today’s guest:Abe began his career in wine after noticing the many parallels with his past experience in music publishing. He has gone on to run beverage programs at Corkbuzz, Intersect by Lexus, and Contento, as well as a sommelier stint at two Michelin-starred restaurant The Modern. As a sober sommelier, he's dedicated to fostering conscious consumption and a more inclusive wine community.Connect: Website: https://www.corporateperolatinos.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_somm/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamzarate/ More about the host:Born in the Dominican Republic, Karla Ravagnolo holds the WSET Level 3 Certificate and has an endless curiosity for all things wine and beverage. Her never-ending quest for knowledge has led her to multiple international beverage experiences in Italy, the USA and Japan.During her time at Colangelo & Partners, a New-York based wine PR agency, she recognized the challenges of conveying the cultural, geographical and historical value of Italian wine to an international and inter-generational audience. Her goal has always been to make wine more approachable and inclusive, through sharing authentic experiences and making real interpersonal connections!Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlamassielravagnolo/ _______________________________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 2160 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie’s guest is Matteo Zoppas, President of ITA - Italian Trade Agency. On today’s episode Stevie and Matteo meet in Chicago for Vinitaly USA, to talk about the event, the rationale behind it and its impact so far. More about today’s guest: Born in 1974 in Pordenone, Matteo Zoppas graduated in Business Economics at Luigi Bocconi University in Milan, and subsequently obtained two Masters at CUOA, in Lean Manufacturing and in Business Administration.Analyst at the Mediobanca Shareholding Office from 2002 to 2003, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Operation Smile Italia and was a member of the Central Council of Confindustria Nazionale.He is a member of the Board of Directors of Acqua Minerale San Benedetto SpA. Elected President of Confindustria Venezia in 2013, from May 2015 he was President of Confindustria Venezia Metropolitan Area of ​​Venice and Rovigo and then, from 2017 to 2019, President of Confindustria Veneto. Today he is the President of ITA, the Italian Trade Agency.  Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matteozoppas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteo-zoppas-6867314/ Website: https://www.ice.it/it/chi-siamo/struttura-organizzativa/presidente 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 2159 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professo 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 about Italy’s current denomination system comes from Michela Aru.Today’s question: Do you think the current denomination system in Italy is effective, or do you agree with those who think it is time to revise it and define a new structure? If the latter, what do you think are the most urgent measures to take?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 Book Club and Episode 2158 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today, Richard is in conversation with wine scientist and author Gus Zhu about his book, “Behind the Glass: The Chemical and Sensorial Terroir of Wine Tasting”. Amongst other things, the conversion covers Gus’ career in wine, the latest wine trends in his native China, the different approaches to education in Asia and America, as well as taking a deep dive into the science behind the wine and debunking the “tongue map theory”. Gus also referred to the wines of Shangri-La in Yunnan province and the LVMH project – Ao Yun Wines & Spirits. On the bookshelf:The other books discussed in today’s show include: “Open” by Andre Agassi More about today’s guest:'Gus' Jian Zhu is the first Chinese Master of Wine. He works as a research and development scientist at Cork Supply and Tonnellerie Ô, specializing in chemical analysis and sensory studies on wine, cork, and oak. Gus is also a professional wine educator with over a decade of teaching experience. Connect:Website: https://guszhu.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guszhu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guszhu/?hl=en More about the host Richard Hough:Richard Hough is the editor, translator and project curator behind Wine Democracy and Vine and Prejudice. He has also published several books about life in Verona, chronicling the city’s history, culture and daily life, not forgetting, of course, its wine! With a long-standing passion for whisky and beer, he’s a relative newcomer to the world of wine and is now desperately trying to make up for lost time! He is the host of Book Club on the Italian Wine Podcast. Connect:Twitter: www.twitter.com/rick_houghInstagram: www.instagram.com/ricksnotesfromverona Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhough/Coming soon:Next month’s guest is Elia Quarzago and we’ll be discussing “100 Custodi per 100 Vitigni, La Biodiversità Viticola in Italia”. 

Welcome to episode 2157 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 165 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Luigi Di Majo Norante of Di Majo Norante winery in the Molise region of southern Italy. More about today’s guest: Luigi Di Majo Norante is the Sales Manager for Di Majo Norante Wines. After completing his studies in Canada and Belgium, he honed his expertise in winemaking through valuable experience at the Famiglia Cotarella Estate. Passionate about wine culture, Luigi is committed to making wine more approachable for younger generations, bridging tradition with modern tastes. His goal is to inspire a deeper appreciation for wine, encouraging new consumers to explore its rich heritage while promoting responsible and enjoyable consumption.Di Majo Norante is a pioneering winery located on the scenic coast of Molise, a region often described as Italy’s best-kept secret. While Molise may be one of the country’s lesser-known areas, Di Majo Norante has put it on the map for wine lovers across the world. Founded with a commitment to preserving the region’s rich viticultural heritage, the estate has been producing high-quality wines for over five generations, making it the first winery in Molise and one of the first in southern Italy to focus on qualitative wine production.One of the winery’s key guiding principles is sustainability, not only in the vineyards but in every stage of production. Since the early 1970s, Di Majo Norante has committed itself to organic farming practices, long before it became a widespread trend. Their methods respect the natural balance of the ecosystem, using no synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and nurturing the land for future generations. The winery's portfolio includes a wide range of wines, from elegant reds to fresh whites and sparkling varieties, each one made with precision and care. Their flagship wines, such as the rich and robust Sassius and the elegant Don Luigi Riserva, have garnered international recognition and awards, showcasing Molise’s potential as a world-class wine-producing region. ConnectWebsite: https://www.dimajonorante.com/en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimajonorante 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.Connect: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!

Welcome to Episode 2156, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Vincent Morrow live from TEXSOM 2024! Vincent is a Master Sommelier, educator and consultant wine director at PRESS Restaurant, Napa Valley. 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: Vincent Morrow has earned a long list of accolades. In 2022 alone, he was named the Michelin Guide California’s Sommelier of the Year, VinePair’s Next Wave Sommelier of the Year, and the Iconoclast Dinner Experience Wine Honoree. Vincent has been shepherding the largest collection of Napa Valley wines in the world as Wine Director at PRESS Restaurant, helping the wine program earn its first Wine Spectator Grand Award in 2022. The recognition is noteworthy as PRESS is only one of two restaurants in the world to receive this distinction for a regionally focused wine list.A soccer scholarship prompted the Phoenix native’s move to California to study at Sonoma State University. Though it wasn’t the proximity to Wine Country that drew him there, he eventually chose wine business strategies and marketing as the concentration for his degree. Vincent has demonstrated his incomparable drive as a star soccer player, avid surfer, and Muay Thai practitioner – as well as his devotion to wine study. A Master Sommelier before the age of 31, he studied for the exam while working as a sommelier at two Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurants concurrently – one-starred Gary Danko and three-starred Benu. His résumé also includes time at ONE65 in San Francisco and Chef Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry in Yountville.Vincent’s earlier achievements include being named 2016 USA Champion in the TopSOMM Young Sommelier Competition. He entered the 2017 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Jeunes Sommeliers Compétition, winning the USA Championship and placing 3rd overall in the world. His long-term goal, though, is to expand the diversity of the wine industry, increase access to wine education and mentorship, and to help elevate underrepresented wine professionals. As Chairperson of the Diversity Committee of the Court of Master Sommeliers, he has been a member of a leadership team that has inspired industry change both internally in the organization and externally in the wine & hospitality industries. Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnychaseswineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-morrow-ms-582ba923  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: www.jessicadupuy.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jessicandupuyTwitter: www.twitter.com/jessicandupuy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2155 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today George Michael Grima interviews Danielle Overdevest. Tune in to hear us dive into the unique intersections between different cuisines and cultures, and Italian Wine, from Indian and Indonesian, to Canadian and Dutch.More about today’s guest:Danielle is a Canadian currently living in Bologna, Italy. She recently completed her Masters in Digital Marketing and Communication in Bologna and before this she studied Business and International Relations at the University of Calgary in Canada. Danielle currently works in product growth and digital marketing at a tech company in Italy. She has worked in tech marketing throughout her career in IT and software companies in Canada. While she is from Canada, Danielle has a multiethnic background from India, the Netherlands and Indonesia, and she grew up appreciating and celebrating her cultures through food. She is an avid traveler, having traveled to 40 countries (8 of them in the past year alone). Besides traveling, Danielle enjoys cooking, baking, reading, and undertaking various DIY projects in her free time. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doverdevest/ More about the host:George Michael Grima is more often than not thinking or speaking about food, discovering new cuisines, experimenting with recipes or thinking of new wine pairings. He is originally from Malta and found himself in Verona as a Master's student at Bologna Business School currently taking on an internship at the Italian Wine Podcast. While he is still starting out in the Italian wine industry, he is very passionate about food, especially traditional Mediterranean and Maltese dishes. Over his past year studying and living in Bologna, and now Verona, he has been delving deeper in the Italian food and wine scene, and also discovering its common ties with Maltese food! Connect:Instagram: @georgemichaelgrimaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-michael-grima-6865271b3_______________________________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 2154 of On The Road Edition. Today, Stevie Kim visits Doba Restaurant and Terrace in Palermo, Sicily with chef Domenico Basile. Stevie samples four of Doba's signature dishes with wine pairing recommendations from the chef.More about today’s guest: Doba Restaurant and Terrace is located in Palazzo Sovrana, in the center of the city of Palermo, opposite the imposing Teatro Massimo. Connect:Website: https://www.dobarestaurant.it. 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!