Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2559 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin is joined by Canadian wine educator, writer, and influencer Will Ferguson, better known as The Queer Wino. Together, they explore Will’s personal journey into wine, the realities faced by LGBTQ+ professionals in a traditionally conservative industry, and how inclusive communication, community-building,...

Welcome to episode 2558 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 222 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with the wine educator and entrepreneur Robert Maggi, who shares his unique journey between two lives: one rooted in Puglia, Italy, and the other in Wales, where he now lives and works. Together, they discuss Robert’s path as an Italian wine importer in the UK...

Welcome to Episode 2557 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Leonardo LoCascio, the founder and former CEO and Chairman of Winebow, Inc. Drawing on decades of experience as one of the most influential importers in the United States, Leonardo shares his perspective on what it truly takes for Italian producers to succeed today. Key Takeaways: Why some Italian wi...

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2556 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Walter Giomi, wine educator and portfolio manager at Bangkok beer and beverages, to discuss the dynamics of Thailand’s fast-evolving wine scene. Key learning objectives: Get an overview of Thailand’s wine ecosystem, including key players, latest regulations and taxation....

Welcome to episode 2555 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, Beyond the Border: why Mexico matters for Italian wine. Speaker: Larissa Lawrence IWA, Moderator: Diva Maddalena Moretti Polegato While often overlooked, Mexico is a dynamic, fast-evolving wine market with growing demand for premium and lifestyle wines—especially among younger urban consumers in cities...

Welcome to Episode 2554 of the Italian Wine Podcast and this On The Road Special Edition. In this episode, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Marco Alberti, the Italian Ambassador in Tirana, Albania. Marco Alberti was previously Italy’s Ambassador of Kazakhstan and he reflects on the differences between the two diplomatic postings. They also discuss how Albania has been influenced by Italian cultu...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2553 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE interviews Sophie Conte of Tregole winery in Castellina in Chianti. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives: Gain first-hand insights into the 2025 Chianti harvest. Understand what defines the C...

Welcome to Episode 2552 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 Anselmo Acquah. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 There’s a lot of talk today about “returning to the roots,” especially...

Welcome to episode 2551 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 221 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with Gudrun Cuillo to discuss the Chianti estate she and her husband brought back to life and her romance book inspired by the winery. Gudrun shares how they transformed the once-abandoned post–World War II borgo of Livernano into a magical retreat with a rest...

Welcome to Episode 2550 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Amy Liu, Senior Brand Manager at Mark Anthony Group, for a deep dive into the Canadian wine market. Together they break down how Canada’s monopoly system works, what smaller producers should know before entering the market, how category buyers operate across provinces, and the differences between th...

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2549 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Matteo Guerrini of Guerrini winery in Umbria for a lively look at how young consumers are drinking today, why his family decided to produce Pinot Noir in the heart of Umbria, and how the estate is embracing low-intervention, sustainable practices. Matteo also shares what makes Umbria such...

Welcome to episode 2548 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, ITA Masterclass "ITA Connects - Decoding the U.S. market: importing, policy, and promoting Italian wine". Speakers: Bill Terlato, Roger Murry, Ted Campbell, Kristen Reitzell Moderator: Stevie Kim The U.S. remains a strategic market for Italian wine, but success requires navigating not only the three-ti...

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2547 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with Jane Masters MW to discuss her book, Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine. Amongst others things, Richard and Jane discuss: Jane’s career in wine Current trends in the UK wine retail scene How vineyards are responding to climate change What consumers can do t...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2546 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Anna Obukhovskaia interviews Massimo Bronzato of Bronzato winery in Valpolicella. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand what makes Valpolicella unique, from its ancient soils to its diverse micro-terroi...

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2545 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin interviews New York–based wine educator and digital creator Amari Collins to explore her personal journey into wine, from childhood memories with her sommelier father to her unexpected career shift from television production into the world of wine education. Amari shares how she built Vin Dealer as an...

Welcome to episode 2544 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 220 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc speaks with Marco Nardi, sommelier at Caractère, the Michelin-starred London restaurant led by Chef Emily Roux. They discuss what it’s like to work in a Michelin-starred environment, how Caractère builds a uniquely personalized guest experience, and why its “wine list” is actual...

Welcome to Episode 2543 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Tim Marson MW of wine.com, the leading online wine retailer in the United States, to unpack how the platform operates and take a closer look at its Italian wine category - what’s trending in price and style, and what drives their wine-selection decisions. Key Takeaways: Why does wine.com lean into or...

Welcome to Episode 2542 of the Italian Wine Podcast and a special edition of Voices to celebrate the 4th anniversary of this much loved show. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin looks back on how Voices has evolved into a platform celebrating under-represented perspectives in wine. She reflects on the show’s mission, from amplifying women and people of color to spotlighting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ professio...

Welcome to episode 2541 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, ITA masterclass "VINI RARI – Beyond the Ordinary". Speaker: Marco Sabellico Chicago was host to one of the most anticipated highlights of Vinitaly. USA 2025: the VINI RARI masterclass by Gambero Rosso, held with the patronage of ITA – Italian Trade Agency. Leading the experience was Marco Sabellico, Se...

Welcome to Episode 2540 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 Beatrice Motterle (Part 2). Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Younger generations seem more attracted to pop narratives...

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2539 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Michele Longari IWA interviews Riccardo Binda, Director of Consorzio Vini Oltrepò Pavese, to explore his experience with the Bolgheri and Oltrepò Pavese consortia, and how Oltrepò can strengthen its positioning and strategy in today’s wine market. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and...

Welcome to episode 2538 of Italian Wine Podcast. In this Bonus Episode Stevie sits down with Mattia Manferrari of Borgo del Tiglio, the Friulian winery recently devastated by a massive landslide. Mattia recounts what happened on that tragic night and shares the current state of the winery as they face the aftermath of destruction. It’s a heartfelt conversation about resilience, community support,...

Welcome to episode 2537 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 219 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Heydi Bonanini of Possa Winery in the Cinque Terre, exploring the region’s ancient myths, its harsh past, and the loss of vineyards after people left for work in the 1960s. Once home to 24 native grape varieties, the area risked losing much of its biodiver...

Welcome to Episode 2536 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Courtney O'Brien, beverage brand strategy expert and founder of The Outlier Initiative, to explore how modern beverage and wine brands can sharpen their marketing strategy. Courtney shares practical insights on brand storytelling, consumer behavior, and how companies can position themselves clearly...

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2535 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Roza Zharmukhambetova sits down with Reeze Choi, Best Sommelier of Asia & Pacific 2025, to explore the Hong Kong wine scene, uncover consumer trends, and discuss opportunities for Italian wines in this dynamic market. Key learning objectives: Understand the Hong Kong wine market, consumer preferences, and top-perf...