Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to episode 2143 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 163 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Vito Senatore of Senatore Vini in Calabria, a fourth generation family-owned winery. The winery’s Cirò Dop Rosato Vino Biologico Puntalice 2023 was awarded the Best Organic Rosè Wine 2024 at https://www.5starwines.it. More about today’s winery: It was at the dawn of the 1900s that the grandfathers Francesco Senatore and Giuseppe Sculco founded their wine cellar located in the district "Corfu Vecchiu" in Cirò Marina. In the 1940s the ancient stone cellar in the district "Corfu Novu" was built which was for about half a century the place of business. In 2005 the four brothers, Raffaele, Salvatore, Giuseppe and Franco Senatore, established today's cellar in the district "San Lorenzo" of Cirò Marina, a modern and technologic winery of 4500mq, equipped with the most innovative vinification systems and wine-making machinery.Connect:Website: https://www.senatorevini.com/home/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senatorevini/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senatore.vini.FanPage 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 2142, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Alisha Blackwell-Calvert live from TEXSOM 2024! Alisha Blackwell-Calvert is Beverage Director of Madrina in St. Louis, an Advanced Sommelier and certified Specialist of Wine. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this important wine expo. 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: Alisha Blackwell-Calvert is an Advanced Sommelier and Beverage Director of Madrina Restaurant. Formerly of Cinder House at the Four Seasons Hotel STL, awards include Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2021 “Sommelier of the Year”, Wine Star Award nominee, a 2018 “40 Under 40 Tastemaker”, and the 2023 Iconoclast Wine Honoree at the James Beard House. Blackwell-Calvert has served as a mentor in the Bâtonnage Forum program and member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. Her hobbies include mead consulting and working with draft horses.  Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exquisitevines/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-blackwell-calvert-csw-52471893/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exquisitevines/Twitter: https://x.com/exquisitevines More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational 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 Next Generation and Episode 2141 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Elyse Wilson. In this podcast, McKenna and Elyse cover Elyse's background in the culinary world that led to a love of indigenous wine grapes. She now curates a wine list at Camerata that changes daily. The two discuss innovation in the global wine scene and indigenous grape varieties like Lacrima and Timorasso. Salute, e kanpai!More about today’s guest:Elyse Wilson is GM/Wine Director at Camerata, a neighborhood wine bar in Houston, Texas..  Elyse’s employment includes management positions at Uchi Restaurants and Houston Restaurants, both well known for customer relations. Like so many other Camerata staff members, she knows her way around a professional kitchen as well.  Not only does Elyse curate the wine program at Camerata, she also manages the food menu! Elyse is a Certified Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers, Advanced Sake Professional, WSET III Certified, Culinary Institute of America AlumniConnect: Website: https://cameratahouston.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameratahouston/More about the host:McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine.Connect:Facebook @mckennacassidyInstagram @mckennacassidyLinkedIn McKenna CassidyWebsite Youtube: McKenna Cassidy_______________________________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 2140 of On The Road Edition. Today, Stevie Kim visits Prosecco to meet the fourth generation of the Villa Sandi winery, Leonardo and Diva Moretti Polegato. More about today’s winery:  Villa Sandi is a successful example of that special bond that exists between art and agriculture that has characterized the Venetian scenery in the past. It is located between the DOCG area of Prosecco of Valdobbiadene and the DOC area of the Montello and Colli Asolani wines. The Villa is a Palladian-style masterpiece dating back to 1622. The estates extend in the renowned DOC and DOCG areas between the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villasandi/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VillaSandiProsecco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/villa-sandi-spaWebsite: https://www.villasandi.it/it_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 2139 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 Pinot Noir comes from Elena Z.Today’s question: Which Italian Pinot Noir could be considered to be the same or similar to that of Burgundy? From which Italian region?Quale Pinot Noir italiano potrebbe essere considerato uguale o simile a quello della Borgogna? Da quale regione italiana?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 :)

Mirella Menglide, a Senior Trade Analyst at the Italian Trade Commission in New York, shares her expertise on navigating the U.S. wine market. She discusses how Italian wines peaked in 2022 but face challenges due to changing consumer interests and regulatory hurdles. Mirella also focuses on the need for premiumization and the rising trend of non-alcoholic options among younger drinkers. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of compliance with regulations and a dedicated approach for Italian producers to thrive in this competitive landscape.

Welcome to Episode 2137 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Wim Sas interviews Giovanni Fiorentino, of the Fiorentino winery in the small rural village of Paternopoli, in the center of the Taurasi area, in Irpinia.  Today’s learning objectives:I hope this interview can set a different view on Aglianico and Taurasi. I’m always surprised how ‘unknown’ these wines are beside the well known producers like Mastroberardino, Feudo di San Gregorio or Terredora. You know, once you have a well-aged Taurasi in your glass, you know exactly what I’m talking about! Co-Moderator - Wim SasWim Sas, the founder of Wijnkennis in Lille, Belgium, is a renowned wine expert with over 30 years of experience. He recently earned the prestigious title of Italian Wine Ambassador from the Vinitaly International Academy in Verona, a recognition achieved by only a few worldwide. His deep knowledge of Italian wines, including varieties, production methods, terroir, and history, sets him apart in the wine industry. Besides being an importer, he is dedicated to wine writing, wine education, teaching courses for aspiring sommeliers and wine enthusiasts. His passion for wine is evident in his commitment to sharing his expertise and inspiring others on their wine journey.Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wim.sas.5/, https://www.facebook.com/wijnkennis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wijnkennis/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wijnkennis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wim-sas-629a732a/Website: www.wijnkennis.be Guest Bio - Giovanni FiorentinoGiovanni Fiorentino was born fifty-seven years ago in Paternopoli, a small rural town in the heart of Irpinia, Campania region. He graduated in law and worked as a consultant for the public administration. His parents were farmers and his mother Margherita, in particular, always made wine at home, while his father was forced to emigrate to the United States. Giovanni always used to help his mother in the production of ‘Aglianico’ and ‘Coda di Volpe’ wines, which was sold in demijohns. In 2012, Giovanni quit his job and built a new bio-architectural winery next to the house where he was born. He continued to cultivate the family vineyards, about 5 hectares - 4 hectares of Aglianico and 1 hectare of Coda di Volpe. He bottled for the first time in 2016: now, he produces about 20 thousands bottles each year. His goal is to make wines that tell the story of his family and his land: a gentle and elegant wine that respects the vintages and roots, the terroir without neglecting good drinkability. Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiorentinowines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiorentinowines LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannifiorentino/ Website: https://www.fiorentinovini.it   _______________________________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 2136 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 162 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Martina Molino of Mauro Molino winery in Piemonte, a family-owned winery founded in 1982. The winery’s Barolo DOCG Conca 2020 was awarded the Best Red Wine 2024  at https://www.5starwines.it. More about today’s guest: Mauro Molino is a family-owned winery founded by Mauro in 1982. After inheriting the family vineyards from their grandfather, their father Mauro immediately decided to produce his own wines. Led by his passion for agronomy and love for the Langa area, he started to look for the best vineyards in La Morra, where he bought many plots in the 1990s. In the early 2000s (2003 and 2008) the second generation of the Molino family – Matteo and Martina – joined the company. Both graduated at the Enological School of Alba, and they brought dynamism, enthusiasm and innovation to the company but never forgetting the winery’s tradition. They now lead the winery with passion, always trying to communicate in the best way possible their philosophy, their love for the territory and its sustainable projects. They currently own 20 hectares and produce 160,000 bottles per year. Martina Molino, the youngest daughter is now fully in charge of the commercial and marketing aspect, promoting the wines all around the world. Connect:Website: https://www.mauromolino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauromolinowinery/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mauro-molino-winery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mauromolinowineryMore 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 2135 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, Juliana Colangelo interviews award-winning Master Sommelier and restauranter Bobby Stuckey. Juliana delves into the role of wellness in the wine industry and how industry leaders like Bobby Stuckey are setting great examples for everyone to follow.More about today’s guest: Bobby StuckeyAs a founder of James Beard Foundation award-winning and Michelin-starred Frasca Hospitality Group, Bobby Stuckey is one of the most decorated and respected operators and Master Sommeliers in the industry. A life-long hospitalian, Bobby began his distinguished restaurant career in his home state of Arizona.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbystuckeyms/, https://www.instagram.com/frascafoodwine/, https://www.instagram.com/localeboulder/, https://www.instagram.com/scarpettawine/, https://www.instagram.com/tavernettadenver/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobby.stuckey.98Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyStuckeyMSMore about today’s host: Juliana ColangeloJuliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador.Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JulezColangLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________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! 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 Next Generation and Episode 2134 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today Karla Ravagnolo interviews Michele Griggio. Join Karla as she discusses resistant vines with Michele Griggio, Head Sommelier at Ca'Apollonio, a recently Michelin-Guide referred restaurant that focuses on PIWI labels. What is PIWI? Can PIWI satisfy the increasing demand for authentic sustainability? What is the feedback of the clients? Let's find out in this episode!More about today’s guest:Michele is a professional sommelier, currently employed by Ca’ Apollonio Bistrot and Gourmet in Romano d’Ezzelino, near Bassano del Grappa. For him, the gourmet world was a real challenge, but now the restaurant is growing in popularity, as is its wine list. He completed the Master ALMA-AIS, with a final paper dedicated to the PIWI varieties. Studying about the PIWI led him to know Ca’ da Roman winery, the wine estate linked to Ca’ Apollonio hospitality project, completely and firmly devoted to the PIWI viticulture, through and under the oenological consulting of Nicola Biasi, the winemaker responsible for the winery. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/piwi_enthusiast 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 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!