Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1960 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to the Ceretto winery in the Piedmont region of northern Italy where she meets Roberta Ceretto, the winery's Director of Communications and Marketing. More about the winery: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 Barolo wines.Join Stevie as she tastes some of the winery's flagship wines and goes behind the scenes in the vast cellars and finally discovers the significance of the winery's remarkable colourful chapel. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1roRS3YUsE Connect: https://ceretto.com/ 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 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/Until next time, Cin Cin!Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Welcome Book Club and Episode 1959 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the English wine writer David Way, discussing his book, The Wines of Piemonte.  On the bookshelf: The books mentioned in today’s show were:Drinking with the Valkyries by Andrew JeffordShakespeare for Every Day of the Year by Allie Esiri More about today’s guestDavid Way has been engaged with Italian wine for the last fifteen years. He writes about it extensively on his website, www.winefriend.org, which has been his platform since he began as a wine blogger in 2009. He works for Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He is one of the two principal writers of the new online textbook for the WSET Diploma in Wine, the highest level WSET qualification, first issued to students in 2019. Connect:Website: https://winefriend.org/Get a copy of his book: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-wines-of-piemonte  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:In the next episode of Book Club, Richard will be in conversation with Hermione Ireland to discuss her career in publishing and the work of the Academie du Vin Library. _______________________________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 1958, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Lyka Caparas part 5 of 5. Professor Scienza answers the question: What advancements have been made in the field of biological pest control in viticulture, particularly regarding the breeding and release of predatory insects to manage pest populations? How do these methods compare to traditional chemical pesticides in terms of effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact?Italian: Quali progressi sono stati fatti nel campo del controllo biologico dei parassiti in viticoltura, in particolare per quanto riguarda l'allevamento e il rilascio di insetti predatori per gestire le popolazioni di parassiti? Come si collocano questi metodi rispetto ai tradizionali pesticidi chimici in termini di efficacia, sostenibilità e impatto ambientale?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/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 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/Until next time, Cin Cin!Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

Welcome to Episode 1957, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Enotourism- a Social Media Journey to #1 with Dr. Laura Catena, Stevie KimItalian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held in Verona in November 2023.wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key annual reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide.About today’s sessionThe Catena Zapata winery was founded by an Italian immigrant to Argentina, Nicola Catena, in 1902. In many ways, the winery is a traditional family winery with a family member at the helm for four generations. However, the wine journey of current Managing Director Dr. Laura Catena has been anything but traditional. Laura started her professional career as a medical doctor in the United States and has practiced both medicine and winemaking for 25 years. She credits her father Nicolás, a Doctor in economics, with teaching her everything she knows about making wine and running a business. When Laura started working with her father, she asked him to explain what people meant by “marketing.” Her father answered: “Laurita, it is hard to prove and sustain a #1 position over time, but when you do something different, you are most likely to win. Always focus on differentiation.” Today, Laura thinks that authenticity is the key to differentiation. During her session, she will show us - through a series of social media moments - how in 2023 the family winery, Catena Zapata, made it to the #1 World’s Best Vineyard position.Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/ _______________________________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/Until next time, Cin Cin!Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

Welcome to Episode 1956  Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Jennifer Russo interviews Margherita Letrari. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview,   thek into the following learning objectives -  Insights into the unique qualities and characteristics that set TrentoDoc wines apart from other sparkling wines and what they contribute to the global wine market. Potential for DOCG Status: Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities for TrentoDoc's potential to achieve DOCG status and what significance it could have for the region's recognition and prestige. Sustainability and Innovation: Trento producers' approach to sustainability, their efforts to address climate change, and their experiments with innovative vinification techniques The close integration between wine growers and cooperatives in Trento not only demonstrates an effective model for collaboration but also how this partnership can contribute to maintaining quality standards, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and strengthening diversity in wine production in the region. Co-Moderator -Jennifer Russo is a multifaceted entrepreneur based in Copenhagen, known for her extensive work in the culinary and wine industries. She co-owns and operates the highly regarded Italian restaurant L’Enoteca di Mr. Brunello in Copenhagen, combining authentic Italian cuisine with an Italian wines only well-curated wine shopJennifer has studied wine at WSET and currently is studying at IWS, she’s a certified Italian Wine Ambassador and Educator​. Her expertise in wine is evident in her roles as a wine judge, speaker, writer, educator, digital wine course provider  and former instructor of Italian wine at the respected Danish Sommelier Education Institute in Denmark.Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrusso.vinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferrusso_cph/TwitterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-russo-8807a210/Website: https://jenniferrusso.dk/Email: jenniferrusso@jenniferrusso.dk Guest Bio - Margherita Letrari is the third generation of the Letrari winery, she is 22 and is currently finishing her studies in marketing and communication in Bologna, to then enter completely into the winery.Letrari was founded in 1976 by Leonello Letrari, Margherita’s grandfather, who was one of the major entities in the Trentino wine history. He started in the 1950s with one of the firsts bordolese red wine to then found, twenty years later, the family company together with her wife Maria Vittoria. In 1987 Lucia Letrari entered the winery as oenologist, as her father was, and is now the leader of the company. Margherita chose to follow her mother’s path for passion; she grew up in the wine world and slowly fell in love with it, so that at 18 she decided to partially enter the winery and learn as much as she could. So much that, by now, her (and of course her mother Lucia) are the faces everyone thinks of when thinking of Letrari.ConnectFacebook - Margherita Arlanch LetrariInstagram - margherita.arlanch.letrariWebsite - www.letrari.it_______________________________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/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 1955, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews May Matta-Aliah in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: For close to 20 years, May's had her finger on the pulse of the wine and spirits scene in New York City. May represents wine and spirits regions and brands as their primary educator and ambassador. She has taught countless seminars to industry professionals and has presented at high visibility conferences such as Tales of the Cocktail, San Antonio Cocktail Classic, New York Wine Expo, Society of Wine Educator Annual Conference and the French Wine Society Annual Conference. May is also a long time instructor at the prestigious International Wine Center, where she has been teaching the classes of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and served as an adjunct professor at the City Tech, CUNY. It is May’s ability to deliver messages that are keenly tailored to her audience that makes her a sought-after educator. Her ability to contextualize information and make it relatable to current market trends while delivering deep knowledge in an approachable manner; allows her to captivate her audience be they seasoned professionals looking for the differentiator or consumers looking to expand their horizons.Connect:Website:https://www.inthegrape.com/ About today’s Host:Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry.Connect:Facebook: Italian Wines in EnglishInstagram: kiss_my_glassxLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/_______________________________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/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 1954 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing John Mattai. They talk about Castello Vicchiomaggio located in Tuscany.More about today’s guest:Born in London in 1949 from a wine importing family. John's Father, Italian born Federico Matta, founded F.S. Matta Ltd in 1921.  In the early 1950s the business grew into the UK's largest Italian wine importer and introduced Campari to the UK.John initially  went to school in the UK and in 1966 lived/worked for a year in Nuits-St-Georges with wine producers Dufouleur Freres, followed by  three years at Italy's prestigeous school of Oenology and Viticulture at Alba in Piemonte.The Castello Vicchiomaggio estate was purchased in 1964 and John's first harvest there was in 1970, he has not missed one since.John married in 1982 and now has three daughters, a son and five grand children, all boys ranging in age from 3-8 years old.John's wife and all the children work  in the various activities that the estate is involved in: wine and Olive Oil  production, restaurant, hotel rooms (agriturismo), a retail shop and daily cellar tours and wine tastings.Over the years the Castello Vicchiomaggio wine production has received the highest accolades possible.The estate is of 150 ha of which 25ha planted with vineyards (Chianti Classico), a vineyard of 11ha  in the Maremma part of Tuscany was purchased in 2021.Connect:Website:www.vicchiomaggio.itInstagram: @castellovicchiomaggioFacebook: castello vicchiomaggio 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 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/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 1953 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, they dive into the Denver and Colorado wine market for Italian wine and education. More about today’s guest:Scott Thomas has an extensive twenty-year career in the wine industry, with roles as a sommelier, in distribution and sales management, and education. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine School in Denver, which offers immersive wine travel, wine events, and structured courses, including the VIA's Italian Wine Maestro certification. In addition, he’s the wine director at Restaurant Olivia, a mighty pasta-focused concept with an Italian-heavy wine list. Scott's professional credentials include Italian Wine Ambassador, Italian Wine educator, and Certified Wine Educator. Additionally, he is an official Orvieto Ambassador and Langhe Wine Ambassador. His passion for Italian wines grew during his two years in Piedmont and Tuscany, where he earned a Master's degree in Wine Culture from Slow Food's University of Gastronomic Sciences and gained practical experience in the vineyards of Chianti Classico.Connect:Instagram @_scott_thomas_winoLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/scott-thomas-…e-iwa-215069177/Website: grappolowineschool.comMore 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/JulezColang  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________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/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 1952 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, Brie Dema geeks out on Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nosiola exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety. 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:Brie Dema has a career rooted in hospitality and has worked with several fantastic Canadian wine and culinary programs, including Langdon Hall, Fogo Island Inn, and The Elora Mill. She has studied with WSET and CMS, holding the Diploma and the Advanced Pin, respectively. Brie played the part of a bumblebee in her dance studio’s production of Peter Pan when she was five. She has a lousy sense of direction but can always find her way to the bottom of a glass of wine. Brie’s favorite role and greatest accomplishment is being a mom to her wonderful daughter Una. She wishes she was a better cook, but is glad she married a chef.Connect:Website: https://quench.me/author/briedema/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brie_dema/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-dema/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us 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! Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!

Welcome to Episode 1951 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Bea Boschis this week on The Next Generation. McKenna and Bea discuss the history of wines made by Chiara Boschis, as well as impact of climate and organic farming on wines from this region. Beatrice provides her perspective and hopes as an upcoming leader in this winemaking family. More about today’s guestBeatrice was born in Alba in 1997. She grew up in a winemaking family - her aunt is Chiara Boschis, the first woman winemaker and the original "Barolo Girl" of the Barolo Boys revolutionary movement, and the first Organic Certified producer in Barolo. Beatrice grew to love viticulture and enology at La Scuolo Enologica Umberto I and during internships in Australia and USA. She completed her Bachelor at Università degli Studi di Torino with a thesis on reductive off odors in wine. Her Masters was completed at Geisenheim Univerity (Germany) with a focus on Riesling fermentation. She currently words at E. Pira & figli and looks forward to continuing the family legacy - a story "to be continued!"Connect: Website: https://www.pira-chiaraboschis.com/  Instagram: @beaboschis 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 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/Until next time, Cin Cin!If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!