Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2089 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Markus Patz interviews Bianca Ferrini. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, today’s guest moderator covers many learning objectives from inspirations over achievements to aspirations, with the main focus being how to learn loving and appreciating Italian wines. Co-Moderator - Markus Patz Meet Markus Patz, a mechanical engineer turned wine professional who, twenty years ago, driven by his deep love for wine and adventure, made the bold decision to relocate to Australia. Originally from Germany, Markus proudly embraces his multicultural heritage and calls Australia home.Markus is an International Wine Merchant and Italian Wine Ambassador (of course!), a Certified WSET Educator, Certified Sommelier, Italian and French Wine Scholar, Wine Judge, Panelist, Writer, Speaker, and, above all, an Event Host. Known for his engaging 'edutainment' style, he seamlessly blends wine education with fun, earning him the nickname 'Mr. Showman.'Markus' dedication to the wine industry extends beyond his professional achievements. He volunteers as a Mentor for the Australian Wine Industry Program, where he inspires and supports the next generation of wine professionals. With his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment, Markus Patz is a true ambassador for the world of wine.Connect: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkusPatz8Instagram @markus_patz @danmurphys_markusLinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/markuswpatzWebsite https://merchants.danmurphys.com.au/en_US/markuspatzGuest Bio - Bianca FerriniA dream, a mission, a challenge: in 2002, after years of research, agronomist and winemaker Carlo Ferrini finally identified a promise-filled plot of vines in the noble earth of Brunello di Montalcino.Today, on the street between Sant’Angelo in Colle and Sant’Antimo monastery complex, Ferrinicultivates six hectares of vineyard, divided into three parcels. The first (at 300 m a.s.l.) is shallow and gravel-rich, while the other two (at 400 m a.s.l.) are deeper, with clay soils.The clones he selected are all low-vigour Sangiovese biotypes that produce loose clusters and very tiny berries. The first bottled wine was of the 2009 vintage.Giodo, the name being a tribute to Carlo’s parents Giovanna and Donatello.The second project of Ferrini family, was in Sicily. In particular Carl falled in love with Mount Etna and its main grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Carricante. Thus began the history of Alberelli di Giodo, with its first vintage in 2016.It is the fruit of eight small handkerchiefs of land, lying at elevations of 700-950 metres,that together make up little more than one hectare. Co-existing with olive and fruit trees,these precious, pre-phylloxera vines have survived for 80-100 years, all trained to theancient alberello, or low bush-trained, system.All of this is a passion shared with his daughter Bianca, who has worked alongside Ferrini rightfrom the very beginning of rooting his dream in the earth.ConnectFacebook GIODOInstagram giodowinesWebsite www.giodo.itEmail bianca.ferrini@giodo.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 Book Club and Episode 2088 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Don and Petie Kladsturp, authors of, amongst other things, Wine & War: The French, the Nazis, and France’s Greatest Treasure.On the bookshelf:The books discussed in today’s show include:The Dead Lions series by Mick HerronThe Shardlake series and Winter in Madrid by C.J. SansomThe Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O’MearaThe Billy Boyle series by James R. BennWho Dares Wins by Dominic Sandbrook More about today’s guests:Don and Petie Kladstrup are former journalists, longtime residents of France and authors of three books, all wine-related but based around three wars that shook the world.Their first, "Wine & War: the French, the Nazis and the Battle for France’s Greatest Treasure,"is an international best-seller and tells the story of how French wine producers in World War II struggled to survive under the Nazi occupation. Their second book, "Champagne: How the World’s Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times," revolves around World War I when nearly everything in that part of France was destroyed. Like "Wine & War," it's been translated into more than a dozen languages and become a hit worldwide. In their third book, "Champagne Charlie: the Frenchman Who Taught Americans to Love Champagne," Don and Petie went further back in time to tell how a daring young Frenchman set off for America to seek his fortune but ended up being arrested as a spy for the South in the U.S. Civil War Connect:Website: https://www.donandpetiekladstrup.com/  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:Stay tuned for details of our next next on Book Club with the Italian Wine Podcast_______________________________Let's keep in touch! Follow us 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 2087 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 156 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon, which marks the 3 year anniversary of the show! To celebrate this milestone, Marc will be hosting a 2-part special episode focusing on all 20 regions, their typical wines, picturesque sights and delicious local foods; starting with 10 this week.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 is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, EnglandConnect:quaypress.uk/marcmillon.co.ukvino.co.ukquaypress.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624Twitter: @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/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!Thanks for listening! -  This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join his food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2086 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. This is part 3 of the mini-series on Italian Wine Trends in the US Wine Market with Jeremy Hart. Today, they talk about: Non-Alcohol Wine TrendsMore about today’s guest:Jeremy Hart is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in sales, brand management, and strategic marketing. He managed over 400 SKUs from 56 brands across six states while covering national accounts for a renowned importer for seven years. His visionary brand ideation contributed to the success of a multiyear Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Winner. Recognized as a leading industry expert, Jeremy hosted the closing dinner at the prestigious TexSom Conference for five consecutive years. He co-founded Inknowlogy Marketing Agency, created his wine brand Explicit Content, and holds the significant role as the Chief Strategic Marketing and Co-Founder at Somm.ai. Jeremy is dedicated to pushing the beverage industry’s growth and promotion through data-enhanced methods.Connect:Instagram: www.instagram.com/inknowology & www.instagram.com/wineknerdWebsite: inknowology.com/about-us/More about Juliana Colangelo:Juliana 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: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColangLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colan…lo-mba-04345539/_______________________________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 Episode 2085, where host Mckenna Cassidy interviews Tatum Zangara. In this episode, Tatum and McKenna discuss the highly respected Zachy’s business profile (auction and private client sales) for Italian Wine. They also discuss Tatum’s new Italian inspired bistro based in Point Pleasant, NJ. Tatum is an Italian Wine Scholar and Certified Sommelier. Listeners interested in the American Market will take interest in this podcast!  More about today’s guest:  Tatum has been in the wine industry for over 13 years. She is a Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits, Italian Wine Scholar with a focus on Northern Italy, and Italian Wine Trade Certified. She is the owner and operator of Baker’s Wine Cafe in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.  Connect:  Facebook: BakersWineCafe  Instagram: The_jersey_somm Website: www.bakerswinecafe.com   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 @mckennacassidy Instagram @mckennacassidy LinkedIn McKenna Cassidy Website Youtube: McKenna Cassidy  _______________________________ 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 2084 –Part 85 of this fascinating wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp book, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Vermentino Nero, Vespaiola, Vitovska, Vuillermin, Wildbacher.  Each week, Marco gets in-depth and geeky as he reads from the second edition of this indispensable Italian wine textbook.   Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category.  Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN   To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com   More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!!  _______________________________ 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 so that you won't miss an episode of this very awesome set of narrations! 

Welcome to Episode 2083 of On The Road Special Edition. In this episode, Stevie Kim visits Ferraris Agricola vineyard to discover Barbera D'Asti with Luca Ferraris, of Ferraris Agricola  Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous wines  More about today’s winery:   The history of the Ferraris Agricola winery began when great-grandfather Luigi emigrated to America and found gold during the "Golden rush" in California. Thanks to his income, great-grandmother Teresa, who had remained in Italy, had the opportunity to make his dreams come true. In 1921 she bought the house, in Castagnole Monferrato, in Via al Castello, home of the first Ferraris winery. Two years later, grandfather Martino bought the "Casot", a rural farmhouse in the middle of a 40,000 square meter plot where today one of the most representative vineyards of the company stands. However, the production of wine remained a passion and never a job. Thus, for decades, the grapes were given to the town's Social Cooperative.  Connect Website: https://ferrarisagricola.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ferrarisagricola  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 2082, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Wim Sas.  Today’s question:  There is some confusion about the pedigree of Sangiovese. Some believe Sangiovese is the father of Ciliegiolo, while other research shows Ciliegiolo (known as the grape producing the wine nero dolce) is the father of Sangiovese. Can you please give us your thoughts about this apparent paradox in the pedigrees?    Italian: C'è una certa confusione riguardo al pedigree del Sangiovese. Alcuni credono che il Sangiovese sia il padre del Ciliegiolo, mentre altre ricerche mostrano che il Ciliegiolo (conosciuto come l'uva che produce il vino nero dolce) è il padre del Sangiovese. Puoi per favore darci i tuoi pensieri su questo apparente paradosso nei pedigree?  The leading scientists mentioned by Professor Scienza in this episode are Claudio D'Onofrio from the Università di Pisa and Manna Crespan from CREA (Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria)  If you want to learn more about the Professor: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” in place of “Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza 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 :) 

Giorgia Santinami, a commercial manager at Celeste, and Paolo Picazio, the country manager of Shopify, dive into the digital realm of wine sales. They discuss the explosive growth of e-commerce in the wine industry from 2021 to 2023, emphasizing the importance of a seamless online customer experience. The conversation highlights innovative strategies like social media integration and the storytelling potential of brands. They also explore the future of social commerce, projecting its significant impact on online sales and customer engagement.

Welcome to Episode 2080 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Giancarlo Baldisserotto. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast. In this interview, today’s guest moderator covers the learning objectives:   1. Moving to a new region and starting your own wine business. 2. Viticulture in Puglia. What are the challenges? What are the bright spots? 3. Implementing a DTC sales strategy, challenges and opportunities of selling direct to consumer.  Co-Moderator – 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 @aprilabottiglia LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website www.aprilacreative.com  More about the winery: L’Essenza di Puglia is a family-run organic boutique winery in Carovigno. They produce Salento IGP wines primarily from Primitivo, Negroamaro, Fiano, Chardonnay, and Garganega grapes.   Their production philosophy is to create wines that are not overly intense in flavor, but well-balanced, respecting the natural characteristics of the grapes to produce wines that are round, easy to drink, and pleasing to the palate.   At L’Essenza di Puglia, they are committed to sustainable practices and actively work towards symbiotic agriculture for the conservation and protection of the Mediterranean environment and its biodiversity. Their vineyards and olive groves are perfectly integrated with natural, spontaneous wild plants.  Connect: Facebook: Essenzadipuglia Instagram: Essenzadipuglia LinkedIn: Essenzadipuglia Website: www.essenzadipuglia.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!