Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2756 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is in conversation with Le Hoang Khanh Vi, Beverage Director and Head Sommelier at Nén Restaurant (Vietnam’s first Green Michelin Star) and the Vice President of the Vietnam Sommelier Association, to explore Vietnam’s wine market. Key learning objectives: Understand the Structure an...

Welcome to episode 2755 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 255 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by John Brandon for a heartfelt conversation about their mutual friend Nello Ghezzo, a well known Italian chef who passed away in 1999. In this evocative trip down memory lane, Marc and John share their recollections and reflect on the life and legacy of the...

Welcome to Episode 2754 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Bonus Episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, Stevie Kim, Barbara Fitzgerald and Juliana Colangelo and joined by the show’s new co-host, Marissa Muoio. More about Marissa Muoio:  Equal parts wine geek and storyteller, Marissa Muoio turns up the volume on the Italian Wine Podcast as a host of the Masterclass US Wine Market series! Mar...

Welcome to Episode 2753 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this bonus episode, Stevie Kim sits down for a heart-to-heart conversation with Sarah Looper, better known as LooperSomm. In Part 1 of their conversation, Sarah—recently certified as a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador—shares her journey as a sommelier at il Buco NYC and a wine educator dedicated to making wine approachable, engaging, and unpretent...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Study Smart and Episode 2752 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 8: Northern Rhône Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping listeners with the knowledge and expert...

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2751 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is in conversation with Francesca Arquint from Collemattoni winery in Montalcino. Together, they explore the history and philosophy of this family-owned winery, Collemattoni’s experience at the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow, and the opportunities they see in the Kazakhstani market. T...

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2750 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE is joined by Patricia Tóth of the Planeta winery to discuss her role at the winery, the native grapes that are grown in the corner of Sicily, and the enduring characteristics of Sicily’s marine wines. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the It...

Welcome to episode 2749 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 254 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by the Etna wine producer Federico Graziani. Together, they explore Federico’s journey from sommelier to winemaker, the influence of Salvo Foti, the impact of climate change on Etna, and the unique character of the volcano’s diverse contrade. They also discus...

Welcome to Episode 2748 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Bonus Episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, Stevie Kim is joined by two VIA Italian Wine Ambassadors, Stefano Campanini and Daisy Penzo, to discuss the Florida wine market and Vinitaly USA. More about the guests:  Daisy Penzo is an Italian-born wine professional, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, and Sales Director for ViVino Selections...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Study Smart and Episode 2747 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 7: Beaujolais Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping listeners with the knowledge and expertise...

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2746 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova speaks with Leonid Kirsanov, Head Sommelier at La Vue Restaurant in Saint Petersburg and the winner of the Italian Sommelier Challenge held during the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2026. Returning to Almaty for the second consecutive year, Leonid claimed first place in the competitio...

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2745 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lucia Fragoso IWA is joined by Alessandro Favaro of Rivaluce Winery to explore the renowned Rive of Valdobbiadene. Together, they discuss what makes the Rive subzones unique, how they differ from other Prosecco Superiore vineyards, and how terroir, steep hillside viticulture, and careful winemak...

Welcome to Episode 2744 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 25th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 25: Pantelleria, Salina e il fascino del vino insulare Want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated into...

Welcome to episode 2743 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 253 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Marta and Camilla Cocci Grifoni of Tenuta Cocci Grifoni, a historic family-owned winery in Italy's Marche region. Together, they explore the rich winemaking heritage of Le Marche, the story behind the estate and its relais, Guido Cocci Grifoni's pivotal ro...

Welcome to Episode 2742 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Molly Bossardt about the future of wine marketing, exploring consumer behavior, subscription models, strategies for engaging different generations, lessons from the coffee industry, the role of education, and why creating new wine occasions may be the key to building stronger brands. Key Takeaways:...

Welcome to episode 2741 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026. As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innova...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Study Smart and Episode 2740 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 6: Burgundy Pt 2 - Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping...

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2739 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with professor of Italian wine and culture, Dr Danielle Callegari, author of (amongst other things) “A Bite-Sized History of Italy: Tales of the Roman Empire, Renaissance, and Republic.”  This conversation explores Danielle’s Italian ancestry, her career as an acad...

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2738 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Pablo Fernandez IWA interviews Nadia Curto, the renowned winemaker from La Morra (Cuneo), in the heart of the Langhe and the Barolo region. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Nadia discusses her hands-on approach to winemaking, worki...

Welcome to Episode 2737 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 24th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 24: Dai monasteri al Marsala, la Sicilia del vino Want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated into Engl...

Welcome to episode 2736 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 252 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Erminia D'Angelo, fourth-generation winemaker at Casa Vinicola D'Angelo in Basilicata. They discuss the winery's pioneering role as one of the first to export Aglianico del Vulture beyond Italy, the influence of the volcanic terroir and old vine...

Welcome to episode 2735 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026. As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innova...

Welcome to  Episode 2734 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Episode 5 of Study Smart with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 5: Burgundy P1 - Overview and Chablis Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping listeners wit...

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2733 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lisa Lazzaretto IWA sits down with Sweden's first female Master of Wine, Madeleine Stenwreth MW, to discuss her MW journey, the evolution of Italian wines in Sweden, and recent insights from Sicily. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.&nbsp...

Welcome to Episode 2732 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 23rd episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 23: Tra Polifemo, Marsala e l’Etna You want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated in English, in the n...