Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1941 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Federica Bonetta this week on The Next Generation. Today, they discussed how to get young people to start drinking wine and the importance of traveling, sharing food & bev customs, and seeing how others drink around the world. More about today’s guestFederica Bonetta is the second generation and brand manager of Baglio del Cristo di Campobello winery. Currently, she is completing her master's degree in Melbourne, Australia. Federica is the youngest member of Donne del Vino and also an active member of Sbarbatelle.Connect: Instagram & Threads: https://www.threads.net/@federicabonetta_ Website: https://www.cristodicampobello.it/en/LinkedIn: Federica BonettaMore about the host:Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti.Connect:Instagram: @sluttispaghettiTwitter: @sluttispaghettiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cece/_______________________________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!

Welcome to Episode 1940 –Part 70 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Pt. 70 - Vermentino, VespolinaEach week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. 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.comMore 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 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 so that you won't miss an episode of this very awesome set of narrations!

Welcome to Episode 1939 and another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Today’s episode comes from Piemonte where Stevie meets her guest, Sara Vezza.In this On The Road Special Edition, Stevie Kim meets Sara Vezza, the fifth generation of winemaker at the Josetta Saffirio winery in Monforte d'Alba in the Barolo winemaking area. They discuss the history of the winery, the origins and significance of its name, as well as the territory of the winery and its flagship wines. Sara also explains the importance of the historic Josetta Saffirio brand as well as the development of the new Sara Vezza line, focussing on sparkling metodo classico wines.The evolution of the estate and the importance of sustainability with the maintenance of forests and beekeeping is an important aspect of the winery's commitment to biodiversity. Sara also explains the wider significance of sustainability, from an economic and social perspective, as well as the challenges currently facing the winery.Stevie also asks about the recent rebranding and "adopt a row of vines" initiative, as well as the concept of "lusso vero" or "real luxury", of having the time to enjoy life in a meaningful way!Watch the video on our Youtube Channel, Mamma Jumbo Shrimphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GUWTE5yKwo 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 to Episode 1938, 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 3 of 5. Today, we are celebrating the 200th episode of Everybody Needs A Bit of Scienza!Professor Scienza answers the question: Which vintages do you recommend Italian wine collectors to hold onto for their potential value and quality? / Quali sono le annate che consiglierebbe ai collezionisti di vino italiani di conservare per il loro potenziale valore e qualità?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 1936 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Alan Kwok interviews Luca Balbiano. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Today, we focus on Langhe Freisa. In this interview, Alan goes in depth about the grape Freisa, the region and wine Freisa di Cheiri. They also discuss the historical vineyard of the Savoy Queen Cristina of France (Vigna della Regina), located on a beautiful hill which overlooks the city of Turin, this is one of the last and oldest urban vineyards in the world.Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick?Co-Moderator - Alan Kwok Alan fell in love with Italian wine during his PhD Chemistry studies in Melbourne when he discovered an old bottle of Barbaresco wine in a bottle shop. In 2014, he established DECO Wines Limited, a boutique wine importing company with a main focus on Italian wines in Hong Kong. Alan has been climbing up the Vinitaly International Academy ladder since 2020, it was an unforgettable journey from Maestro to Ambassador and to Expert. He is currently the Master of the Knights of Alba (Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba) Hong Kong Delegation.Connect: Instagram: Instagram @alankwok_wineGuest Bio - Luca BalbianoLuca is the third generation owner of Cantine Balbiano. Like his father Francesco, he has the role of the President of Consortium of DOC Freisa di Chieri and Collina Torinese. He is also the founder and honorary president of a worldwide association called Urban Vineyard Association.Connect:Facebook facebook.com/vini.balbianoInstagram @vinibalbianoYoutube ​​https://www.youtube.com/@BalbianoLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucabalbiano/Website www.balbiano.com_______________________________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 1935, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Stacy Buchanan in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Stacy is the founder of Blood of Gods magazine in Washington State, an international print publication that combines wine and heavy metal music!More about today’s guest: Stacy Buchanan, PublisherPart publisher, producer, and event promoter, Stacy Buchanan is a one-man hype machine, with a preacher’s passion to bridge not hearts to god, but wine to heavy metal music. His biannual cult heavy metal and wine ‘zine, Blood of Gods, launched in Spring 2020, is his testimony—his annual Merrymaking, a festival of art, music, and wine in downtown Walla Walla, Washington, the revival tent.By any measure, he’s succeeding, with a gift for uniting people and ideas across backgrounds and industries, attracting awards, accolades, and pilgrims along the way. While in Walla Walla for the inaugural Merrymaking, Paul Grieco of famed NYC wine bar Terroir proclaimed, “This is the crowd and demographic the wine industry is jonesing for.”Other buzz includes an induction to Wine Enthusiast’s “Future 40” and Imbibe magazine’s “Imbibe 75” lists, the latter dubbing Buchanan a person who "will inspire the way we all drink in the year to come," among notable nods from Decibel, Somm Journal, SIP, and more.Connect:Website: https://linktr.ee/bloodofgodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodofgodszine/ 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!

Welcome to Episode 1937, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into Get to know Right Bank Bordeaux with Georgie Hindle DipWSET and Claire DawsonItalian 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 sessionA tasting of three wines that give an overview of Bordeaux’s Right Bank for those who want to know more about this famous region but don’t know where to start. A region as big as Bordeaux, with its renowned châteaux and myriad styles can often be a bit intimidating to newcomers and wine lovers alike. There are 65 different appellations covering 100,000 hectares with terroirs, vintage variation and estate styles all playing a part. This session aims to give the audience three options when it comes to choosing a bottle of Bordeaux based on quality and price; good (affordable), better (mid-range/medium priced), and best (money no object).Bordeaux wine is known for its longevity, but winemakers are increasingly looking to make wines in a more accessible way when young - the choice that’s therefore available caters to all tastes and spending levels.Young and ‘affordable’ wines often display primary fruit flavours, are crisp, juicy and fresh and are best consumed within two to three years of bottling. Mid-priced wines are often barrel aged and offer the potential for further maturation. They will present both primary and secondary fruit flavours with evidence of oak, present tannins, a smooth mid palate and long finish. Wines in this list are best consumed between 5-10 years following the vintage. The next level of wines up, are usually more intense and concentrated with powerful tannins, larger structures and long ageing abilities. They are aged longer in barrel and will continue to evolve well past 20 years of age.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 1934 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Chiara Pavan. She is the Head Chef at Michelin-star Venissa Ristorante on the island of Mazzorbo. She shares with Marc the challenges of cooking sustainably using only local ingredients from the island and the lagoon, including utilisation of invasive species such as the blue crab.More about today’s guest:Chiara Pavan is Cheffe of Venissa, the Michelin-Starred Restaurant – which she guides alongside Francesco Brutto – set within the Venissa estate on Mazzorbo Island, in the Venice Lagoon. With her cucina ambientale, she strives to create a true taste of place while also adopting sustainable practices around the sourcing, production, and preservation of food. In her restaurant she cooks vegetables from her own garden and the current menu focuses on invasive species from the Adriatic Sea.Chiara trained at ALMA and has worked in various Michelin-starred restaurants over the last ten years. She took over the kitchen at Venissa in 2017.She also holds a master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Pisa and a masters in sociology and history of science from EHESS in Paris, with a special focus on gender roles and women’s leadership – an interest which then became very relevant throughout her career as a woman leading a kitchen brigade.Her culinary work and her commitment to low environmental impact cuisine has been recognized with several national and international awards, including the Green Michelin star in 2022, “premio no food waste” per il Gambero Rosso 2024, Best Female Chef from Guide l’Espresso in 2019 and for Identità Golose in 2020.She is member of the advisory board of “Climate Smart Chef” European project.Connect:Website: https://www.venissa.it/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiarapavan_cheffe 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 1933 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Erin Kirschenmann . Erin speaks about what makes for a compelling story for a wine publication: successes and failures, stories and challenges, and data.More about today’s guest:“As Managing Editor for Wine Business Monthly, the leading print publication for the wine industry, it’s my job to write and edit articles on the business of wine, manage deadlines and budgets, coach and guide freelancers, and develop sessions for our conferences. I also have the incredible job of speaking at industry symposia and judging wine competitions around the world, emceeing and moderating at conferences, and guest lecturing at local colleges. While stringing thoughts and paragraphs together has always come naturally to me, I know that’s not the case for everyone. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and with the right questions or guidance, anyone can be a writer. My talent is in making that happen, cheering on budding writers and ensuring every piece is the best it can be.In my spare time, you can find me on the softball field, hiking the trails of Northern California, baking far more than any one person can eat, or curling up on the couch with my dog and a new book.“Connect:Website: https://www.erinkirschenmann.com/about 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/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 1932 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, Kevin Di Lucente geeks out on Trebbiano Group, Vernaccia Group 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:Experienced wine sales professional with 14+ years of demonstrated industry success; honors, certifications, and ambassadorships with Vinitaly International Academy, Italian Wine Central, and Society of Wine Educators Connect:Instagram - kdilucenteLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-di-lucente-jr-a830712a/_______________________________ 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!