Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2484 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Attilio Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way!  These episodes are generally in Italian. Today’s question comes from Noah Carrenca. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Resistant grape varieties (PIWI) are gaining ground: do you see them a...

Welcome to episode 2483 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 211 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Silvia Imparato and Gaia Marano from the Montevetrano winery which is located within the province of Salerno in the Campania region of Southern Italy.  More about the guest: Montevetrano winery is famous for its high-quality, cult-following red wine of the...

Welcome to Episode 2482 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Audrey Frick of Jeb Dunnuck and Ryan Goydos of SuperVinoBros to explore how traditional wine criticism and modern digital content intersect in today’s wine market. Key Takeaways: The evolving role of the wine critic vs. the influencer in shaping opinions and driving sales. How digital storytelling ca...

Welcome to Episode 2481 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Bonus Episode, Stevie Kim interviews Letizia Corbetta of Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato. Together, they explore the unique wine heritage of the Asti and Monferrato area. Letizia discusses the Consorzio’s role in promoting the wines of the territory, the events they organize and participate in, and the best food pairings f...

Welcome to Episode 2480 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Shana Clarke at TEXSOM 2025. Amongst other things, Jessica and Shana discuss what makes a great wine story, the "Rule of 3" for a trending story, new opportunities for wineries to be featured in the media, and Shana’s book, 150 Vineyards You Need to Visit Before You Die. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a...

Welcome to Episode 2479 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is the guest of Francesco Marone Cinzano at the Col d'Orcia winery. In this open and enlightening conversation, Francesco Marone Cinzano and his son Santiago sit down with Stevie Kim for a deep dive into the history, philosophy and geography behind the Col d'Orcia estate.  Amongst the topics dis...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2478 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Pablo Fernandez IWA interviews Andrea Piccin of Cantina Grifalco in Basilicata. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  More about today’s host:   Born in Florianópolis, Pablo graduated in civil engineering with a specialization in project...

Welcome to Episode 2477 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim meets Melissa Graeff, a VIA Expert in the Making. Melissa is aiming to achieve the Expert level certification at the Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador’s course in Chicago. In this conversation with Stevie Kim she explains what motivates her, her background in Italian wine an...

Welcome to episode 2476 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 210 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Giampaolo Tabarrini of the Tabarrini winery, one of the best-known and most respected artisan wine producers in Montefalco, a historic hill town in Umbria, Central Italy.  This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast is powered by Dialect Imports. More about t...

Welcome to Episode 2475 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald meets Christina Solazzo of Dialect Imports. Key Takeaways: Multigenerational continuity: how wineries can evolve and adapt to global markets. Women in wine: reshaping the industry with fresh perspectives and leadership. Scarcity & varietal diversity: how Italy’s diverse grape heritage creates opportunities to...

Welcome to Episode 2474 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Ben Aneff of US Wine Trade Alliance. Stevie and Ben discuss the impact of tariffs on the Italian wine sector and whether a further escalation is likely, how the tariff affects the US wine market, how Italian wineries can protect themselves when entering the US market and...

Welcome to Episode 2473 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Amanda Barnes MW at TEXSOM 2025. This episode focuses on the wines of South America, Amanda’s transition from the UK to South America, her career in journalism, the journey to becoming a Master of Wine, and her relationship with Italian wines. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for...

Welcome to Episode 2472 and Episode 2 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an eager student, or simply a curious wine lover, The Art of Wine Storytelling takes you on a journey that bridges ancient history with modern consumer culture. Discover how wine is much more than just a drink – it’s a narrative shaped by centuries of tradition, innovat...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2471 of the Italian Wine Podcast.  In this bonus episode, IWP producer Beatrice Motterle hosts an interactive discussion with Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi of Rocca di Montegrossi in Gaiole, Chianti Classico. Marco answers questions from the Vinitaly International Academy community, offering his perspective on the wine market and pricing, blending...

Welcome to Episode 2470 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These episodes are generally in Italian. Today’s question comes from Valeria Bianchin. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Is there still room today for a “scientific” narrative of wine’s origin—thro...

Welcome to episode 2469 of the Italian Wine Podcast and a very special edition of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc celebrates four years of hosting his popular show, Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Join Marc as he remembers some of his favourite guests and reflects on some of the best moments as he travels the length and breadth of Italy and beyon...

Welcome to Episode 2468 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Tyler Balliet of Rebel School of Wine, an entrepreneur, author, and innovator who has been reshaping how consumers experience wine. Key Takeaways: Using storytelling over education — focus on narratives, not lectures. Building confidence by making people feel comfortable with wine. Creating fun, eng...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2467 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In today’s show McKenna Cassidy interviews the Italian oenologist and wine communicator, Charlotte Aondio.   More about today’s guest:  Charlotte Aondio is an Italian enologist and communicator passionate about giving voice to the new generation of wine professionals. During the first year of her Master’s degree in Viticu...

Welcome to Episode 2466 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews sommelier and wine content creator Amanda McCrossin at TEXSOM 2025. This episode focuses on social media content creation, including where to start,  imposter syndrome, choosing content and paid content. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one...

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2465 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Kevin Day, discussing his new book, Opening a Bottle: Italy Stories from the Heart of Italian Wine and 100 Wines to Admire.  In a wide-ranging conversation, Richard and Kevin discuss Kevin’s career in wine, the local wine scene in Colorado, the stories behind some of the rema...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2464 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Matt Irwin IWA interviews Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi of Rocca di Montegrossi from Gaiole in Chianti Classico. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives:   Gain a deeper understanding of the history of Chianti Classico an...

Welcome to Episode 2463 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of IWP On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Lamberto Frescobaldi, President of UIV (the Italian Wine Union) and President of the Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi group. They discuss the recent developments on the long-awaited EU–Mercosur trade agreement, aimed at unlocking trade between the EU and South American bloc (...

Welcome to episode 2462 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 208 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is the leading Italian wine sommelier Nicoletta Gargiulo.   More about today’s guest: Nicoletta Gargiulo has built an extraordinary career in wine and fine dining. A professional sommelier since 2002, she worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in sommelier roles before wi...

Welcome to Episode 2461 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews the American wine industry market research guru John Gillespie to discuss the latest Wine Opinions research on 21–39 year-old consumers of alcoholic beverages, shedding light on trends, challenges, and opportunities for the wine sector. Key Takeaways: The main barriers preventing younger consumers fr...

Welcome to Episode 2460 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Cotarella Confidential: A heart-to-heart with Enrica Cotarella. In this episode of IWP On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Enrica Cotarella, head of marketing and PR at the Famiglia Cotarella.  Enrica explains the origins of the family business, Famiglia Cotarella; the role of the three "sisters", Dominga, Marta and Enrica, t...