Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2459 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews the wine educator and sommelier Dilek Caner MW at TEXSOM 2025. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top wri...

Welcome to Episode 2458 and Episode 1 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 2457 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Alberto Rivera IWA interviews Stefano Campaniello of Morra Gabriele winery in Piemonte. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives:  How Stefano’s international sommelier background shaped his path as a winemaker while...

Welcome to Episode 2456 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):   🇬🇧 In your new book, storytelling plays a central role. Do you believe storyte...

Welcome to episode 2455 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 207 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Orazio Rillo of the Fontanavecchia winery from Benevento in the Campania region of Southern Italy.   More about today’s guest: The Fontanavecchia winery is located in the town of Torrecuso, in the Campania region of Italy, at the foot of Mount Taburno in the Sannio Ben...

Welcome to Episode 2454 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews the leading winery brand strategist Barbara Gorder to discuss smart marketing strategies for wineries. Key Takeaways: Cracking the US marketing code: what domestic and international wineries need to know Managing marketing budgets and investments effectively Practical, real-world insights and tips f...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2453 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In today’s show, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Giorgia Calì from Poggio Gavi in Piemonte.   More about today’s guest:  Giorgia Calì is the manager of Il Poggio di Gavi, her family’s winery in the hills of Gavi. She studied languages and tourism and in recent years she specialized in marketing and communication. Thanks to s...

Welcome to Episode 2452 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews the leading wine retailer, educator and writer, Christy Frank at TEXSOM 2025 for a deep dive into the world of wine retail. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as...

Welcome to Episode 2451 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 Júlio César Kunz. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Brazil's viticulture encompasses three distinct models: the traditional temp...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2450 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova IWA interviews Hannes Pichler of Contrada Palui in Valpolicella. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives:   Discover the personal story and values that inspired Hannes to create Contrada Palui f...

Welcome to episode 2449 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 206 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Antonio Capaldo from Feudi di San Gregorio winery located in Irpinia in the Campania region.   More about today’s guest: Since 2009, Antonio Capaldo has been the Chairman and CEO of Feudi di San Gregorio, largest family-owned winery in Southern Italy. Before, Antonio w...

Welcome to Episode 2448 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews wine educator and content creator Pilar Brito. You can access Pilar’s previous interview with McKenna Cassidy on the Italian Wine Podcast here:  https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-2312-mckenna-cassidy-interviews-pilar-brito-next-generation/.  Key Takeaways: Building authentic online commu...

Welcome to Episode 2447 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this special TEXSOM 2025 episode, Stevie Kim sits down with Jessica Dupuy, host of this series. They discuss TEXSOM’s role as one of the leading conferences for beverage professionals in the US, along with Jessica’s unique perspective on the connections between wine, people, and place. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner o...

Welcome to Episode 2446 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Jonathan Ross MS of LEGEND Imports at TEXSOM 2025. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journa...

Welcome to Episode 2445 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza. This is a special episode with Professor Attilio Scienza and Stevie Kim, as they pay tribute to Ampelio Bucci, the founding visionary behind Villa Bucci and instrumental in elevating the Verdicchio grape to world-class status. This episode is in Italian.   More about Ampelio Bucci: Ampelio Bucci is widely reg...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2444 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Valentina Severinova IWA interviews Vittorio Garda of Sorpasso and Cantina della Serra Wineries in Piemonte. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives:   Understand the terroir differences between the wines of Carema a...

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2443 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Maria Boumpa, Wine Director and Restaurant Manager at the 2 Michelin-starred Da Terra Restaurant in London. More about the guest: Maria Boumpa is an accomplished and dynamic F&B professional specializing in wine and spirits, with over 12 years of hospitality experience across the UK, Greece,...

Welcome to episode 2442 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 205 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Giovanni Russo, the owner of Cantina del Vesuvio and a representative of Consorzio Tutela Vini Vesuvio.   More about today’s guest: Giovanni Russo is a third-generation winemaker from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy. As the owner of Cantina del Vesuvio,...

Welcome to Episode 2441 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Sarah Heller MW, a US-based Master of Wine and one of the leading experts on Italian wines. As a Vinitaly International Academy Faculty Member, Sarah shares her insights into the world of wine education and the VIA certification. Key Takeaways: Sarah’s personal approach to wine education and her dis...

Welcome to Episode 2440 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Tim Gaiser MS at TEXSOM 2025. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring...

Welcome to Episode 2439 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 Júlio César Kunz. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Brazilian wineries, many rooted in Italian immigrant heritage, are increasin...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2438 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Scott Thomas IWE interviews Lorenza Sebasti of Castello di Ama winery in Tuscany.  These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives:   Explore the history, philosophy, and evolution of Castello di Ama, and understand its role...

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2437 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Stevie Kim, discussing her background in publishing, breaking into wine writing; the art of wine storytelling; the use of AI; on the road - from Calabria to Kazakhstan; wine2wine goes to Chicago; Verona Campione and Italian Neighbours.  On the bookshelf: The books and authors...

Welcome to episode 2436 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 204 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Massimo Alois, owner and managing director of Cantine Alois.    More about today’s guest: Alois Winery is located in Pontelatone, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. Specifically, it is situated in the lower valley of the Volturno River, with vineyards at the...

Welcome to Episode 2435 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Benjamin Aneff, President of the US Wine Trade Alliance, to break down the latest developments on tariffs affecting EU products entering the US Key Takeaways: An update on the current US–EU tariff landscape. The chances for tariff exemptions and reductions. Ways the Italian wine industry can help sha...