Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1762 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Martina Centa of Cantina Roeno this week on The Next Generation where young Italian wine people 30 and under shake up the wine scene. More about today’s winery: Roeno is an acronym derived from "Ro," the name of its founder Rolando, and the Greek word "enos." The viticultural company was established over 50 years ago by Rolando Fugat...

Welcome to Episode 1762 –Part 53 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Erbaluce, Falanghina, Fiano Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to...

Welcome to Episode 1761 on another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In Today’s episode, Stevie sits down with the agronomist Adriano Zago to discuss Serra Ferdinandea, a collaboration project between the Planeta and Oddo families More about today’s winery Serra Ferdinandea is a dream made in Sicily.
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Welcome to Episode 1760, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Eric Sheridan. If you want to learn more about the Professor: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type "Verdicchio" in place of "Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza is a ful...

Welcome to Episode 1759; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today’s interview features Alessandro Comotto from La Masera Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great in...

Welcome to Episode 1758, where Cynthia Chaplin interviews Italian wine producers during the wine2wine Business Forum 2023 Podcast Marathon. Today she interviews Serena Storri of Famiglia Cecchi, featuring the wine - Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Villa Rosa 2019 Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market...

Welcome to Episode 1757 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Massimiliano Apollonio. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if y...

Baia Abuladze became a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in 2019 in Europe. She is the founder of Baia's Wine. As the winery is family-based, she performs everyday tasks ranging from fieldwork to tourism management, winemaking processes, and even meetings with her partners worldwide. She works to increase and diversify their 15 export markets. Baia's Wine is a family winery located in the western part of...

Welcome to Episode 1755 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Aldo Fiordelli. More about today’s guest Aldo Fiordelli is a professional journalist from Florence. He writes for Decanter, where he also serves as a judge at the DWWA. He collaborates with Civiltà del bere, the oldest Italian wine magazine, and contributes to several editions of C...

Welcome to Episode 1754 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Christopher Sachs about the Vinitaly International Academy course happening in New York this March.  About today’s guest Christopher Sachs is a wine and spirits professional based in Central New Jersey. He was classically trained in Culinary Arts at The Culinary In...

Welcome to Episode 1753 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties. In this episode, Ciro Pirone geeks out on the Glera & Grignolino, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing her personal connections with wines made from this variety. Chart your own course wi...

Welcome to Episode 1752 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Xiaowen Du of Avignonesi, and features the wine - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Avignonesi Nobile Vintage Release - 2013. this week on The Next Generation where young Italian wine people 30 and under shake up the wine scene. More about today’s winery: Avignonesi vineyards spread across the picturesque rolling hills of the southeast...

Welcome to Episode 1751 –Part 52 of this fantastic wine book series in which Giulia Stocchetti on behalf of Marco narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, she narrates: Corvinone, Croatina, Dolcetto Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a...

Welcome to Episode 1750 on another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In Today’s episode, Stevie sits down with producers, Antonio Terni and Paolo Berluti from the VIA Gita Scolastica deep dive in the Marche wine region held last year, November 15th to 19th. More about today’s wineries Fattoria Le Terrazze The story of Fattoria Le Terrazze goes back to 1882 when the winery was...

Welcome to Episode 1749, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Marco Perini. If you want to learn more about the Professor: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type "Verdicchio" in place of "Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza is a full...

Welcome to Episode 1748; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today’s interview features Maria Elisabetta Fagiuoli of Montenidoli Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the g...

Welcome to Episode 1747, where Cynthia Chaplin interviews Italian wine producers during the wine2wine Business Forum 2023 Podcast Marathon. Today she interviews Meri Tessari of Suavia featuring the wine - Soave Classico DOC, Monte Carbonare, 2021 Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recor...

Welcome to Episode 1746 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Charlotte Ho interviews Federico Graziani. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your...

Welcome to Episode 1745, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Ikimi Dubose-Woodson in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Ikimi Dubose-Woodson is putting her two decades of hospitality expertise to work as a change leader in the wine industry. In 2020, she co-founded The Roots Fund, a nonprofit organization committed to helping more people of color gain...

Welcome to Episode 1744 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Francesca Vajra of GD Vajra in Piemonte. More about today’s guest Francesca is the ambassador and spokesperson of GD Vajra around the world, as well as the leader of the hospitality team. She is deeply in love with beauty and art, appreciating them in crafts, cuisine, and the terri...

Welcome to Episode 1743 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, the focus shifts to the Canadian market as she interviews Dr. Craig de Blois, Wine Importer, President of Noble Estates Wine & Spirits. About today’s guest Craig de Blois purchased Noble Estates in 2013 and has helped grow the business to one of the leading agencies in the provin...

Welcome to Episode 1742 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties. In this episode, Russ Lorber geeks out on the Sangiovese grape, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing her personal connections with wines made from this variety. Chart your own course with...

Welcome to Episode 1741 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Luigi di Majo Norante this week on The Next Generation where young Italian wine people 30 and under shake up the wine scene. More about today’s winery: Di Majo Norante has been making wine from grapes ever since 19th century, as is evidenced by the old cellars underneath the square and in the old family building at Campomarino. Commi...

Welcome to Episode 1740 –Part 51 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Coda di Volpe, Cortese, Corvina Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide...

Welcome to Episode 1739 on another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In Today’s episode, Stevie sits down with Italian Wine Ambassadors Elena Barattini, Erin DeMara, Juliana Colangelo and Fanny Breuil to recap the Gita Scolastica - VIA deep dive into the Marche wine region held last year, November 15th to 19th. More about Italian Wine Podcast Listen to Elena Barattini talking...