Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to episode 2731 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 251 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc speaks with Simone Sabaini, founder of Sabadì, about the history, craftsmanship, and global rise of Modica chocolate. They explore how Spanish influence shaped Sicily's unique chocolate-making tradition, what distinguishes Modica chocolate from conventional chocolate,...

Welcome to Episode 2730 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Heather Daenitz, founder of Craft & Cluster, about why today's wine consumers connect more with stories that fit their lives than with brand origin stories. They discuss how wineries can create more authentic marketing by empowering creators, simplifying their messaging, and building trust through...

Welcome to episode 2729 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 2728 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Episode 4 of Study Smart with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 4: Bordeaux Right Bank 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...

Welcome to Episode 2727 and Episode 10 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson.  In this episode, Ryan explores the evolving meaning of autochthony, looking beyond the simple definition of native grape varieties to examine how place, history, culture, and identity shape the stories we tell about wine. Episode 10: A New Meaning for Autoctony Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an eag...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2726 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE interviews Claudio Francavilla from L'Antica Quercia in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives: Discover how a long-term commitment to one winery can shape a winem...

Welcome to Episode 2725 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 22nd episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 22: Tra Mare, Nuraghi e Vigneti 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 new...

Welcome to episode 2724 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 250 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc speaks with Chef Moreno Cedroni, one of Italy's most innovative and influential chefs. Their conversation explores Cedroni's acclaimed Ricordi di Infanzia ("Childhood Memories") menu, the rich seafood traditions of Italy's Adriatic coast, and the creative process behin...

Welcome to episode 2723 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 innov...

Welcome to  Episode 2722 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Episode 3 of Study Smart with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 3: Bordeaux Left Bank 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 e...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2721 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA interviews Cristina Mercuri MW, focusing on PIWI (fungus-resistant grape varieties). The conversation explores the growing role of PIWI in modern viticulture, including the number and development of fungus-resistant varieties, their environmental benefits, and how the...

Welcome to Episode 2720 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 21st episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 21: L’Isola del Vino Selvatico 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 new Mamma Jumbo...

Welcome to episode 2719 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 249 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc sits down with Elia Campolmi of Le Macchiole, one of Bolgheri's most respected wineries. Together, they explore the history and rise of Bolgheri as one of Italy's most influential wine regions, discuss Le Macchiole's pioneering role in producing the area's first 100% C...

Welcome to Episode 2718 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald sits down with Dimitrios Karagiannis, Wine Director at Babbo, one of New York City's most celebrated Italian restaurants. Together, they explore the evolving role of sommeliers in wine discovery, discuss lesser-known Italian wine regions gaining traction with consumers, and examine the changing expectations of...

Welcome to episode 2717 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 innov...

Welcome to  Episode 2716 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Episode 2 of Study Smart with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 2: Bordeaux Overview 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 ex...

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2715 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of Almaty Special Edition, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Nisia David, Export Manager at Piccini 1882, responsible for Central Asia, several Balkan countries, and Israel. As Piccini 1882 prepares to participate in the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow for the second consecutive year, Nisia shares insights in...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2714 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Darya Nagornyak interviews Kaidi Kerdt of Masi Agricola in Valpolicella. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives: Masi’s winemaking philosophy and Venetian heritage, and how tradition and innovation shape its identit...

Welcome to Episode 2713 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the second episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 20: Il Vino Olimpico della Calabria. A true oenological journey led by Professor Attilio Scienza in the company of Stevie Kim, winding its way across the peninsula, following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith, and historic...

Welcome to episode 2712 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 248 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc speaks with Lan Kristančič of Movia Winery in Slovenia's renowned Brda wine region. Their conversation explores the history and unique landscape of Brda, the philosophy and legacy of Movia, the region's distinctive wines, innovative projects at the estate, and the rich...

Welcome to Episode 2711 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo speaks with Laura Gabriel, founder of the brand strategy consultancy Gabriel & Company and co-founder of the consumer-facing wine projects Paper Planes and The River Club, about modern wine marketing, brand building, and creating authentic connections with today's consumers. Key Learning Objectives: Lessons fro...

Welcome to episode 2710 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 1 of Study Smart and Episode 2709 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. 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 they need to prepa...

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2708 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Fulvia Tai IWA interviews Domenico Tappero Merlo from Tappero Merlo winery in Piemonte. The conversation explores the winery’s pioneering approach to the Erbaluce grape, an indigenous white variety of Northern Piedmont, and its flagship wines, KIN and Acini Perduti. These sessions are recorded fr...

Welcome to Episode 2707 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 19th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 19: Da Capua a Pompei in viaggio nella viticoltura romana 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 i...