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  • Ep. 2118 Giulia Stocchetti Interviews Niko Kanellopoulos | The Next Generation

    Ep. 2118 Giulia Stocchetti Interviews Niko Kanellopoulos | The Next Generation
    Oct 6 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2118 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today Giulia Stocchetti Interviews Niko Kanellopoulos with his stepson Guglielmo Giordano. Today’s episode is a special one brought to you in both Italian and English. It is a call to action for the Next Generation of winemakers and enthusiasts to start their career in the industry so that they can continue generations of winemaking similar to Niko and Guglielmo. More about today’s guests: Niko was born in Greece on November 30, 1950. He lived with his family on a small island where his Grandfather made wine until he was 21 years old. After Greece he decided to move to Italy and based his life in Napoli. In 1990 he became sick and after much research the doctors discovered it was due to sulphites. This situation pushed him to plant his first vines in Mirabella Eclano (Avellino) tò produce natural wine without sulphates. In 2003 he bought a farm in Taurasi with an old vineyard of 800 vines where he planted an additional 1,600 vines. He produced a natural Aglianico di Taurasi for 20 years, resting the wine for 7/8 years before drinking. In 2022 Niko was diagnosed with brain cancer and was no longer able to take care of his farm and continue his passion in winemaking. Connect: Instagram: guglielmo_giordano Facebook: Guglielmo Giordano More about the host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: Giulia Stocchetti Caravaggi Instagram: theWineSoulGirl LinkedIn: Giulia Stocchetti Caravaggi _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
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    50 mins
  • Ep. 2117 Livin' The Dolce Vita With Jeff Porter: Age-Worthy White Wines | On The Road With Stevie Kim

    Ep. 2117 Livin' The Dolce Vita With Jeff Porter: Age-Worthy White Wines | On The Road With Stevie Kim
    Oct 5 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2117 of On The Road Edition. Join us today for another exciting installment featuring an Instalive sub-series titled "Livin’ The Dolce Vita," where Stevie and Jeff Porter share their adventures as globe-trotting wine professionals in Italy. In today’s episode they discuss age-worthy white wines: which grapes are the best for aging, and aging trends from the Campi Flegrei region. More about today’s co-host Jeff Porter: Jeff is an American beverage professional with over 22 years experience in retail and restaurants. He specializes in wine and beverage education, restaurant operations and management. He is part of the Wine Enthusiast team covering Italian wines. In addition to his consulting business Jeff hosts the Italian travel and wine series, SIP TRIP, now streaming on SOMMTV. He has recently relocated to Torino in northern Italy where he will spend the next six months with his family. Connect Instagram:: www.instagram.com/jeffporterwine/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@siptripitalywithjeffporter4938 Website: www.jeffreyeporter.com/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 2116 Andrea Mattei | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

    Ep. 2116 Andrea Mattei | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza
    Oct 4 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2116 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professo Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s questions about undervalued grape varieties and the impact of climate change come from Andrea Mattei. Today’s questions: "Quali sono secondo lei le denominazioni italiane che stanno registrando una crescita per la qualità del vino prodotto ma che sono ancora sottovalutate? Which Italian appellations do you think are experiencing growth in terms of the quality of wine produced but are still undervalued?" "Pensa che tecniche come Genome Editing e Cisgenesi possano contribuire a ridurre gli effetti del cambiamento climatico? Varietà così ottenute possono essere accettate dai disciplinari? Do you think techniques such as Genome Editing and Cisgenesis can help reduce the effects of climate change? Can varieties obtained in this way be accepted by specifications?" More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 2115 Why women don't talk about money with Luisa Ortu, Matilde Poggi, Laura Donadoni | wine2wine Business Forum 2023

    Ep. 2115 Why women don't talk about money with Luisa Ortu, Matilde Poggi, Laura Donadoni | wine2wine Business Forum 2023
    Oct 3 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2115, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. Today’s episode is entitled “Female entrepreneurship and finance: why women don't talk about money” and features Luisa Ortu, Matilde Poggi, Laura Donadoni Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded in Verona in November 2023. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. About the session: Statistics tell us that in Italy almost one in two women do not have their own bank account, and the female employment rate is lower than in many other European countries. This session aims to give insights and tools to women in wine who want to have access to credit to set up their own business, to finance their business, or simply to invest in the world of wine or in themselves. About the hosts: Italian writer, professional journalist and wine educator Laura Donadoni lives in California, where she founded La Com Wine Agency - a communications agency focused on wine promotion that operates throughout the US - and The Italian Wine Girl - a blog and social community with over seventy thousand subscribers. Laura is also the only Italian female member of the prestigious International Circle of Wine Writers in London. She collaborates with several trade publications, has four books published with national and international publishers to her credit - in Italian and English - and hosts several podcast series, including Lady Vino, among the ten most listened-to wine podcasts on Spotify. Matilde Poggi works as a winemaker in Cavaion Veronese (Verona), in the DOC Bardolino production area. Her first harvest was in 1984. From 2013 to 2022 she served as President of FIVI, Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti. Since 2022 he has been President of CEVI, Confederazione Europea Vignaioli Indipendenti, an organization accredited to the European Commission. Luisa Ortu is an expert in Innovation and Internationalization. She lives between Florence and France, where she has lived continuously for three years and cultivated her passion for wine. Luisa is co-owner of a small wine property in Saint-Emilion - Chateau Edmus - along with 30 other Wine Angels: an experience if not unique at least rare in the wine world. She has been working for more than 15 years for the European Enterprise Europe Network, co-funded by the European Commission, and helps SMEs and startups from all sectors develop their business in Italy and abroad, and find funding to realize their innovation projects. Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 2114 Wim Sas interviews Judith Unterholzner | Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner

    Ep. 2114 Wim Sas interviews Judith Unterholzner | Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner
    Oct 3 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2114 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Wim Sas interviews Judith Unterholzner of Gump Hof winery, located on the northern-southern route cutting across the Alps, hailing back to the Middle Ages. Today’s learning objective: Discovering the wines of Alto Adige which is well-known which is gaining fame. However, when people talk about Alto Adige wines, they often mention the communal cooperatives, which are doing a fantastic job! Terlano, St. Michael Eppan, Nals Margreid, Girlan, Tramin... Almost everyone has a few bottles from one of these producers at home. But the small family producers are still less known, and that needs to change. Co-Moderator - Wim Sas Wim Sas, the founder of Wijnkennis in Lille, Belgium, is a renowned wine expert with over 30 years of experience. He recently earned the prestigious title of Italian Wine Ambassador from the Vinitaly International Academy in Verona, a recognition achieved by only a few worldwide. His deep knowledge of Italian wines, including varieties, production methods, terroir, and history, sets him apart in the wine industry. Beside being an importer, he is dedicated to wine writing, wine education, teaching courses for aspiring sommeliers and wine enthusiasts. His passion for wine is evident in his commitment to sharing his expertise and inspiring others on their wine journey Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wim.sas.5/ https://www.facebook.com/wijnkennis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wijnkennis/ Twitter: @wijnkennis LinkedIn: Wim Sas-IWA Website: www.wijnkennis.be Guest Bio - Judith Unterholzner: Judith Unterholzner was born in the province of Bolzano, a German speaking part of Italy, and raised in the wine village of Terlano. Therefore, she has congenitally been Alto Adige DOC and already during the highschool years, she started working as trainee for the cooperative in her hometown, Cantina Terlano, where she got a first glimpse into the multifaceted wine world. Whilst during her study period at the Free University of Bolzano she had a side job at that winery, after university she started working in Terlano’s sales and marketing department travelling the world for the wines from her hometown for several years before moving to lake Kaltern in 2016, where she became sales director of Cantina Kaltern and Erste+Neue. As Judith was always looking for an opportunity to experience and live the wine world in 360°, in 2019 she took the chance to start working at the partner’s family winery Gump Hof, where together with Markus she is taking care of all the facets of vine growing and winemaking from the grape to the glass. Connect: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Gumphof Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gumphof/ Website www.gumphof.it _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content - winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI, this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!
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    51 mins
  • Ep. 2113 Vanessa Robledo & Jocelyn Solis | Voices with Cynthia Chaplin

    Ep. 2113 Vanessa Robledo & Jocelyn Solis | Voices with Cynthia Chaplin
    Oct 2 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2113, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Vanessa Robledo and her daughter Jocelyn Solis in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Vanessa Robledo is founder and CEO of Vintneràs Diary, a Latina-owned wine brand in California. About today’s guest: Vintner's Diary is a 100% Latina-Owned wine brand. The Robledo family began working in the 1940s as Mexican vineyard laborers in Napa and Sonoma. Today, as three generations of Latina vintners, Maria, Vanessa and Jocelyn farm their own land and make wine from the grapes they cultivate. They believe that as vintners, their diary is the wine. All the sacrifices and stories that are experienced throughout the growing season are packaged in each bottle of wine that they produce. Vintner's Diary promotes inclusivity and diversity through one of the most versatile wines, Rosé! Connect: Website: www.vintnersdiary.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintnersdiary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintnersdiary/ About today’s Host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!
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    36 mins
  • Ep. 2112 Amedeo Moretti Cuseri of Feudo Maccari Animaetnea | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon

    Ep. 2112 Amedeo Moretti Cuseri of Feudo Maccari Animaetnea | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon
    Oct 1 2024
    Welcome to episode 2112 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 159 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Amedeo Moretti Cuseri of Feudo Maccari, a winery in the Val di Noto region of south-eastern ​​Sicily. The winery was awarded the Best Organic White Wine Trophy for Animaetnea at 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024. More about today’s guest: After studying Business and Administration at Bocconi in Milan and obtaining an MSC in Finance in London, Amedeo worked in investment funds for a brief period and then devoted himself to the business side of fashion. In 2017, his father Antonio asked him to help manage the family businesses, but before accepting this key role, he capitalized on the opportunity to gain experience in other companies. He started working at JamesSuckling.com where he was the European Operations & Business Development Manager. With this position, he was to meet the best producers in the world and taste their products. In 2019, he actively began working at the family businesses. He is now the winery director and Italian market manager. He is a dynamic person, fascinated by nature and adventure travel. His many passions include running, often in the forests surrounding Tenuta Sette Ponti, in Sicily among the tumuli, and at the Vendicari oasis, which faces Feudo Maccari. Wherever he is, the backdrop is always 360 degrees of pure natural beauty. Living outside Tuscany for a long time and traveling often allowed him to experience diverse cultures and learn about their needs. He always came home enriched with experiences that helped him take a modern approach to the company. Amedeo is the youngest of the Moretti Cuseri family and this is precisely what makes him the perfect bond between tradition and innovation. Connect: Website: https://www.feudomaccari.it/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feudomaccari/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeudoMaccari More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: https://quaypress.uk www.marcmillon.co.uk www.vino.co.uk www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: @Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 2111 Jessica Dupuy interviews Yannick Benjamin | TexSom 2024

    Ep. 2111 Jessica Dupuy interviews Yannick Benjamin | TexSom 2024
    Sep 30 2024
    Welcome to Episode 2111, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Yannick Benjamin live from TEXSOM 2024! Yannick Benjamin is a New York based sommelier. Join us as esteemed wine journalist, Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Yannick Benjamin, a resilient figure in the world of wine and hospitality, has cultivated a distinguished career with roles at renowned establishments such as Le Cirque, Oceana, Ritz Carlton Central Park, and as the Director of Wine at The University Club. As the co-founder of Contento Restaurant and the visionary behind Beaupierre Wines & Spirits, he was honored with the Michelin Guide New York 2023 Sommelier Award. Leading Beaupierre with a focus on family, inclusivity, and sustainability, Yannick’s journey, featured in major publications, reached its pinnacle with his recognition as Sommelier/Wine Director of The Year at the 2021 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards. Co-founding Wine on Wheels, an organization uniting wine enthusiasts and sommeliers for charitable endeavors, adds a philanthropic dimension to his illustrious career. His recent Michelin Guide win further solidifies his standing in the world of wine and hospitality. Connect: Website: wineonwheels.org; contentonyc.com Instagram: @YannickBenjamin Facebook: @YannickBenjamin Twitter: @YannickBenjamin Linkedin: @YannickBenjam More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: jessicadupuy.com Instagram: @jessicandupuy Twitter: @jessicandupuy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
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    31 mins