Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2114 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Wim Sas interviews Judith Unterholzner of Gump Hof winery, located on the northern-southern route cutting across the Alps, hailing back to the Middle Ages.Today’s learning objective:Discovering the wines of  Alto Adige which is well-known which is gaining fame. However, whenpeople talk about Alto Adige wines, they often mention the communal cooperatives, which are doing a fantastic job! Terlano, St. Michael Eppan, Nals Margreid, Girlan, Tramin... Almost everyone has a few bottles from one of these producers at home. But the small family producers are still less known, and that needs to change. 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. Beside 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 journeyConnect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wim.sas.5/https://www.facebook.com/wijnkennis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wijnkennis/Twitter: @wijnkennisLinkedIn: Wim Sas-IWAWebsite: www.wijnkennis.beGuest Bio - Judith Unterholzner:Judith Unterholzner was born in the province of Bolzano, a German speaking part of Italy, and raised in the wine village of Terlano. Therefore, she has congenitally been Alto Adige DOC and already during the highschool years, she started working as trainee for the cooperative in her hometown, Cantina Terlano, where she got a first glimpse into the multifaceted wine world. Whilst during her study period at the Free University of Bolzano she had a side job at that winery, after university she started working in Terlano’s sales and marketing department travelling the world for the wines from her hometown for several years before moving to lake Kaltern in 2016, where she became sales director of Cantina Kaltern and Erste+Neue. As Judith was always looking for an opportunity to experience and live the wine world in 360°, in 2019 she took the chance to start working at the partner’s family winery Gump Hof, where together with Markus she is taking care of all the facets of vine growing and winemaking from the grape to the glass.Connect:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GumphofInstagram https://www.instagram.com/gumphof/Website www.gumphof.it_______________________________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!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 2113, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Vanessa Robledo and her daughter Jocelyn Solis in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Vanessa Robledo is founder and CEO of Vintneràs Diary, a Latina-owned wine brand in California. About today’s guest:Vintner's Diary is a 100% Latina-Owned wine brand. The Robledo family began working in the 1940s as Mexican vineyard laborers in Napa and Sonoma. Today, as three generations of Latina vintners, Maria, Vanessa and Jocelyn farm their own land and make wine from the grapes they cultivate. They believe that as vintners, their diary is the wine. All the sacrifices and stories that are experienced throughout the growing season are packaged in each bottle of wine that they produce. Vintner's Diary promotes inclusivity and diversity through one of the most versatile wines, Rosé! Connect:Website: www.vintnersdiary.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintnersdiary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintnersdiary/  About today’s Host:VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect:Facebook: Italian Wines in EnglishInstagram: kiss_my_glassxLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________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! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

Welcome to episode 2112 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 159 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Amedeo Moretti Cuseri of Feudo Maccari, a winery in the Val di Noto region of south-eastern ​​Sicily. The winery was awarded the Best Organic White Wine Trophy for Animaetnea at 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024.More about today’s guest:After studying Business and Administration at Bocconi in Milan and obtaining an MSC in Finance in London, Amedeo worked in investment funds for a brief period and then devoted himself to the business side of fashion. In 2017, his father Antonio asked him to help manage the family businesses, but before accepting this key role, he capitalized on the opportunity to gain experience in other companies. He started working at JamesSuckling.com where he was the European Operations & Business Development Manager. With this position, he was to meet the best producers in the world and taste their products. In 2019, he actively began working at the family businesses. He is now the winery director and Italian market manager. He is a dynamic person, fascinated by nature and adventure travel. His many passions include running, often in the forests surrounding Tenuta Sette Ponti, in Sicily among the tumuli, and at the Vendicari oasis, which faces Feudo Maccari. Wherever he is, the backdrop is always 360 degrees of pure natural beauty. Living outside Tuscany for a long time and traveling often allowed him to experience diverse cultures and learn about their needs. He always came home enriched with experiences that helped him take a modern approach to the company. Amedeo is the youngest of the Moretti Cuseri family and this is precisely what makes him the perfect bond between tradition and innovation.Connect:Website: https://www.feudomaccari.it/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feudomaccari/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeudoMaccari 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://quaypress.ukwww.marcmillon.co.uk www.vino.co.uk www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/Twitter: @Marc_Millon_______________________________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!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 2111, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Yannick Benjamin live from TEXSOM 2024! Yannick Benjamin is a New York based sommelier. Join us as esteemed 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: Yannick Benjamin, a resilient figure in the world of wine and hospitality, has cultivated a distinguished career with roles at renowned establishments such as Le Cirque, Oceana, Ritz Carlton Central Park, and as the Director of Wine at The University Club. As the co-founder of Contento Restaurant and the visionary behind Beaupierre Wines & Spirits, he was honored with the Michelin Guide New York 2023 Sommelier Award. Leading Beaupierre with a focus on family, inclusivity, and sustainability, Yannick’s journey, featured in major publications, reached its pinnacle with his recognition as Sommelier/Wine Director of The Year at the 2021 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards. Co-founding Wine on Wheels, an organization uniting wine enthusiasts and sommeliers for charitable endeavors, adds a philanthropic dimension to his illustrious career. His recent Michelin Guide win further solidifies his standing in the world of wine and hospitality.Connect:Website: wineonwheels.org; contentonyc.comInstagram: @YannickBenjaminFacebook: @YannickBenjaminTwitter: @YannickBenjaminLinkedin: @YannickBenjam 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: jessicadupuy.comInstagram: @jessicandupuyTwitter: @jessicandupuy _______________________________ 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/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 2110 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must-know grape varieties. In this episode, Jodie Hellman geeks out on the Carignano and Cesanese varieties, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, and sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety, including some suggested food pairings! Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series.  Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free!  To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host:Jodie is an avid traveler, and she especially loves Italy and attending the massive trade shows such as Vinitaly and visiting wineries all around the country. Currently she is the Western Regional Manager for Michael Corso Selections in the US. In the past she was the Luxury Manager for Johnson Bros Distribution, Manager of The Sorting Table for the West and has worked as a sommelier on the Las Vegas strip for Daniel Boulud, Tom Collichio, Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay, among others. Jodie has also passed IWA Verona in 2022, participated as an associate judge for 5StarWines and Wine Without Walls and also contributed to ‘Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0’. ConnectInstagram www.instagram.com/jojowinegirl/LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-hellman-a07a382a/ _______________________________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/

Welcome to Episode 2109, where a brand new Next Gen host, George Michael Grima, interviews Ludovica Colombo. Coming straight out of the University scene in Bologna, they have experiences and insights to share about the Gen Z market and its relation to the food and wine industry. Having grown up in Bologna, Ludovica also shares her passions about the local food and wine specialities!More about today’s guest: Ludovica ColomboLudovica is a digital marketing Master's student and professional from Bologna, the food capital of Italy. Here, she developed a great affinity for the local cuisine of the city and, as she grew older, also the typical wines of the region. She loves traveling and getting to know new people, cultures, countries as well as their cuisines. In her university years, she lived abroad in five different European countries and truly honed in on her passion for trying new, typical cuisines to get a literal taste for the culture. Despite her continuous exploration, she can attest that nothing will ever compare to a good, home-made lasagna and a glass of Lambrusco!Connect: Instagram: @ildiavolovestepandaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludovica-colombo-2568a4239/ 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 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 Episode 2108 of On The Road Special Edition in which Stevie Kim takes a deep dive into Barbera d'Asti, one of Italy’s most famous wines from the Piedmont region of north-western Italy. Today Stevie sits down with Davide Champion, CEO at Scarpa to talk about the winery’s rich history and their commitment to an ever-increasing level of quality. More about today’s winery:  Scarpa combines an agricultural spirit with an innate vocation for hospitality. Passion, quality and commitment give rise to one of the most prestigious productions of iconic wines of Piedmont.They cultivate a single-body vineyard that stretches for 25 hectares between Castel Rocchero and Acqui Terme, in the splendid Poderi Bricchi estate. They also manage an additional 5 hectares situated in the most prominent Barolo and Barbaresco crus: Roncaglie, in La Morra; Monvigliero, in Verduno; and Canova, in Neive. ConnectWebsite: https://www.scarpawine.com/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarpawine/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 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!Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Welcome to Episode 2107 of the Italian Wine Podcast, 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 questions about reincarnation and the olfactory impact of wine come from Cameron Jones and Claudia Stern.Today’s questions: If you could be reincarnated as an Italian grape variety, what would it be and why?  Se potesse reincarnarsi in un vitigno italiano, quale sarebbe e perché? We have learned from the Greeks to rediscover the sense of smell and of course taste. If there is a wine that touches your senses, is that the best? How many times in your life have you tasted a wine and changed your mind and taken a step forward in pure sensations and in your philosophical approach?Abbiamo imparato dai greci a riscoprire l'olfatto e naturalmente il gusto. Se esiste un vino che tocca i suoi sensi: è quello il migliore? Quante volte nella sue vita ha assaggiato un vino e si è ricreduto e fatto un passo in avanti nelle sensazioni pure e nell'approccio filosofico?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 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!Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

In this engaging discussion, Massimo Boccoli, a financial consultant focusing on innovative products for manufacturing, and Claudio Bergamasco, an expert in agro-industrial financing, delve into strategic financial tools for wineries. They explore how efficient working capital management can drive growth, highlighting innovative financing solutions to reduce reliance on traditional bank loans. The duo also emphasizes the importance of tailored investment strategies, particularly in optimizing cash flow and enhancing sustainability in the wine sector.

Welcome to Episode 2105 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Michele Longari interviews Cecilia Longo of premium Italian wine merchant Longo 1961. These sessions are recorded on Clubhouse and reproduced here on the Italian Wine Podcast! The focus of today’s conversation is less on the production and more on the commercial, logistics and marketing side of wine. Sometimes, we tend to forget that once the wine has been bottled, there is still a lot of work to be done by many different players before the wine actually reaches our glass. The interview with Cecilia will hopefully give listeners a clearer understanding of what happens behind the scenes!Co-Moderator - Michele LongariUntil 10 years ago I was working as a computer engineer in Emilia Romagna. Although my daily job was in a different industry, I already had a deep-rooted passion for good wine and food. In fact, I was spending most of my spare time and holidays traveling around the regions of Italy to learn more about the local cuisine and traditional wines. Since I was becoming more and more passionate about wine, I decided to start the professional sommelier diploma course with the Italian Sommelier Association, with the main idea of learning something more about wine and, at that time, I was not even planning to take the final exams. Then, the more I was involved with wine and the less I wanted to be involved with computers and coding (who can blame me?!), and so I eventually ended up taking the AIS Sommelier Diploma in 2013 then, the very same year, I moved to the UK and started an MSc programme in Wine Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University. While I was finishing my masters dissertation, I accepted a job offer from Hay Wines, a small independent British wine merchants and importers, and now after eight years I am still working for the same company. My official role is purchasing director, and my main responsibilities are purchasing strategy and imports management.Guest Moderator: Michele LongariFacebook: @MicheleTLongariInstagram: @micheletlongariTwitter: @MicheleTLongariLinkedIn: @micheletlongariWebsite: haywines.co.ukGuest Bio - Cecilia Longo:Born in 1995, Cecilia has a love-at-first-sight relationship with the captivating world of the dining table and joined the family business, Longo, at eighteen years old. The company was founded in 1961 in Legnano (MI) by Consiglio Longo. His vision was passed on to his children, Osvaldo, Giovanni, and Paola, who opened a wine shop and then expanded the business to become leaders in corporate gourmet gift-giving. In 2006, they decided to focus on the commercialization of Italian wine around the world. Today, Longo exports over 40 wineries to 30 countries worldwide. Cecilia oversees product selection, marketing, and international market development, building on the family legacy and keeping the tradition alive while propelling the company toward new international markets.Connect:Facebook Cecilia LongoInstagram @ceci.longoTwitterLinkedIn Cecilia Longo Website https://www.longo1961.com/Email cecilia@longo1961.com _______________________________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!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!