Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2384 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews the team from Cascina Elena, Filippo and Eugenio.   More about today’s guests:  Cascina Elena was founded in 2020 in a small natural amphitheater in Rocchetta Belbo, Alta Langa. Here it produces grapes and makes wine directly according to the dictates of organic farming. The vineyards c...

Welcome to Episode 2383 of the Italian Wine Podcast On the Road Edition, 5 things about Bordeaux wineries, Part 3.   In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in Bordeaux visiting some of the region’s most iconic wineries and discovering five must know facts about them. The three iconic Bordeaux wineries on Stevie’s itinerary are CHATEAU CLIMENS CHATEAU DROISY-VEDRINES CHATEAU COUHINS Mor...

Welcome to Episode 2382 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 Giorgia.   Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Wine quality is deeply tied to human sensory perception and cultural context, yet...

Welcome to Episode 2381 and the eighth episode of the special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Alexandr Averianov of Champagne Wine Gallery.   Key Learning Objectives: Understand Champagne Wine Group’s import strategy and how Italian wines are positioned within their portfolio. Explore how Champagne Wine Group engages consumers through...

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2380 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Jessica Dupuy, the Texas-based writer, educator, and consultant, specializing in wine, spirits, food, and travel.   Amongst other things, the conversation covers Jessica’s career in wine writing, the cuisine of the American south, the thriving Texas wine scene, her forthcomin...

Welcome to episode 2379 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 195 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Steve Edwards, operations director of Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard.   More about today’s guest: Originally from Sydney Australia, Steve Edwards emigrated with his family to the UK when he was a teenager. He studied food preparation and food service a...

Welcome to Episode 2378 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Barron Beltz, a leading executive in the U.S. wine and spirits industry, to unpack the news of RNDC’s decision to exit the California market—a move that’s sending ripples across the entire distribution landscape. RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company), the second-largest wine and spirits dist...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2377 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Karla Ravagnolo will talk about wine and communication with Simone Ingrassia, sommelier and founder of Become Somm.    More about today’s guest:  Become Somm is a community dedicated to promoting wine culture, created with the goal of making the world of wine & food simple, engaging, and accessible. Through digital...

Welcome to Episode 2376 of the Italian Wine Podcast On the Road Edition, 5 things about Bordeaux wineries, part 2. In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in Bordeaux visiting some of the region’s most iconic wineries and discovering five must know facts about them.   More about the host: Stevie Kim Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specia...

Welcome to Episode 2375 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 Stevie Kim. Today’s question(s):  Stevie asked Professor Scienza about the mood amongst producers, how they are deali...

Welcome to Episode 2374 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Victor Owen Schwartz of VOS Selections. Together, they explore Victor’s recent legal battle against the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs—an important case with major implications for the U.S. wine trade. Key takeaways: The Origins of the Lawsuit: How a small wine importer became the lead plain...

Welcome to Episode 2373 and the seventh episode of the new special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Anastasiia Filiuta of BIBIT LLC in Azerbaijan.   Key Learning Objectives: Understand the evolution of wine culture and consumer awareness in Azerbaijan. Learn about the import and distribution landscape. Identify current trends, gaps and...

Welcome to Episode 2372 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this installment of Voices, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Tish Wiggins, an educator, event curator, speaker and wine writer and founder of the brand "Tish Around Town".   About today’s guest: Tish Wiggins Tish Wiggins is an educator, event curator, speaker, and wine writer, best known as the founder of the lifestyle and wine brand "Tish Around T...

Welcome to episode 2371 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 194 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Erin DeMara of WineKnow Inc. More about today’s guest: Erin DeMara Erin DeMara IWA is a wine and restaurant industry expert with a 29-year career. For the past seven years, he has been working with 1821 Fine Wine and Spirits, a specialized importer, managing a portfol...

Welcome to Episode 2370 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews May Matta-Aliah of In The Grape Inc.    Key takeaways: How to bridge tradition with contemporary relevance in brand storytelling. Adapting wine marketing strategies to meet the demands of a changing consumer landscape. The strategic thinking behind the creation of the Ambassador Wall and its role in...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2368 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Eugenia Caggiano.  More about today’s guest:  Eugenia Caggiano is Sella delle Spine’s manager, a winery founded in 1971 in Taurasi, in the heart of Irpinia. Growing up among the vineyards, Eugenia developed a deep passion for wine and an innovative entrepreneurial vision. While staying...

Welcome to Episode 2368 of the Italian Wine Podcast On the Road Edition, 5 Things About…Bordeaux Wineries Edition Part 1. In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in Bordeaux visiting some of the region’s most iconic wineries and discovering five must know facts about them. The five iconic Bordeaux wineries on Stevie’s itinerary are: Château Lafite Rothschild Château Lynch-Moussas Châtea...

Welcome to Episode 2367 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 Manuela Clarizia. Today’s question(s):  If you had to suggest a wine region to a wine enthusiast, which one would you ch...

Welcome to Episode 2366 and the sixth episode of the special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Isa Ketebaev, Managing Director of Monte Bianco Almaty. Key Learning Objectives: Understand Monte Bianco’s role, operational structure and portfolio development strategy. Gain insights into operational realities, partnerships and bureaucratic h...

Welcome to episode 2365 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 193 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon and the third and final part of this Giro d’Italia Special Edition.  The 2025 Giro d’Italia kicks off in Durrës, Albania, and crosses into southern Italy for nine early stages through cities like Lecce, Matera, and Naples—offering a rich taste of regional food, wine, and culture before the...

Welcome to Episode 2364 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews wine writer, consultant and educator, Stevie Stacionis.  Key takeaways: the power of strong writing as the foundation of a winery marketing plan  what is the state of wine writing now in the US  the future of wine writing  More about the guest: Stevie Stacionis is a community, resiliency and brand ga...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2363 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, McKenna Cassidy interviews Jonathan Capitanini, president and Head Dishwasher of Italian Village Restaurant.  More about today’s guest:  Italian Village Restaurants is a restaurant complex and 4th generation family business located in Chicago, IL. Founded in 1927 by Italian immigrant Alfredo Capitanini, it includes...

Welcome to Episode 2362 of the Italian Wine Podcast On the Road Edition, 5 things about Château Marquis D'alesme Becker. In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in Bordeaux visiting some of the region’s most iconic wineries and discovering five must know facts about them. Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate located in the heart of the Margaux appella...

Welcome to Episode 2361 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 Cynthia Chaplin. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Talking to producers of Gattinara recently, they mentioned the volcanic soil...

Welcome to Episode 2360 and the fifth episode of the new special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Asem Tusupbayeva to explore consumer behavior in the Kazakh market. Key Learning Objectives: Discover local wine producer ArbaWine. Understand consumer profiles and behavior in the Kazakh market. Explore emerging opportunities and perceptio...