Italian Wine Podcast
The Italian Wine Podcast began as a storytelling project dedicated to the Italian wine world. It started in March 2017 in the lead-up to major Italian wine events: OperaWine and Vinitaly, and has since become an award-winning show, recognized as one of the most frequently listened-to wine podcasts out there. Italy has more native grape varieties concentrated within its borders than any other country in the world, and Italian wine and grape diversity is a story worth telling. Meanwhile, the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow on an international scale, so, despite our name, our shows are equally geared towards...
Ep. 1411 Alessio Planeta | On The Road Edition
Welcome to episode 1411, another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In this episode Stevie sits down with Alessio Planeta to talk about his family, the winery, the wines and of course White Lotus, the TV series! More about today’s guest: For centuries and through seventeen generations, Planeta has been active in changing and improving agriculture in Sicily. Alessio Planeta has spent his life advocating for Sicilian wine and figuring out how to make it a …
Ep. 1407 Ryan Robinson | Voices
Welcome to Episode 1407, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Ryan Robinson in this instalment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: In 2023 Ryan Robinson is a Vinitaly International Academy student. He is the Wine Director at Cornerstone Hospitality Group in Connecticut and an Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Originally from Idaho, Ryan is pursuing the Master Sommelier Diploma and has concurrently completed the WSET Diploma. In-between studying and working the floor, Ryan teaches …
Ep. 1406 Elena & Eleonora Charrère | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon
Welcome to Episode 1406 in which Marc Millon interviews Elena and Eleonora Charrère from Les Cretes More about today’s guests: Elena and Eleonora's family has been operating in the agricultural sector in the Aosta Valley for 6 generations. Thanks to the foresight of Eleonora's father, Costantino, in the mid-1950s, produced the first bottles of Cru La Sabla that were put up for sale. In 1989 Les Crêtes was founded. In 2007, together with some Aosta Valley producers, Elena and Eleonora …
Ep. 1405 Aly Walansky | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo
Welcome to Episode 1405 on Italian Wine Podcast, today on Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo she will be interviewing Aly Walansky. More about Aly Walansky: Aly Walansky is an award-winning travel and food journalist with over 20 years experience in the field writing for many outlets, from Wine Enthusiast to Food Network, Forbes, TODAY Show, Southern Living, AllRecipes, The Kitchn, and many more. Muck Rack rated her the #1 food journalist of 2022, and she spent much of …
Ep. 1404 Valentin Bufolin | The Next Generation
Welcome to episode 1404, in which host Victoria Cece interviews Valentin Bufolin this week on The Next Generation. The Next Generation where Victoria Cece interviews young Italian wine people shaking up the wine scene. More about today’s guest: Valentin Bufolin is a multi-channel marketing professional with a deep passion for wine. Raised in Slovenia, wine and vineyards were always in his life since he was a child. He holds his WSET 3 certification and is the Chief Commercial Officer (COO) …
Ep. 1402 Vania Valentini | On The Road Edition
Welcome to episode 1402, another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In this episode Stevie sits down with Vania Valentini at Wine Cube, an event organized by Partesa. More about today’s guest: Vania Valentini was born in Correggio, in Emilia Romagna. She later moved to London and that is where she discovered a passion for wine. Once back in Italy in 2008, she became an AIS Sommelier and, subsequently graduated from the Wine communication and marketing …
Ep. 1403 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 18 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0
Welcome to episode 1403, part 18 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0 Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. And if you want a copy of the book just head to: https://www.amazon.it/Italian-Wine-Unplugged-Attilio-Scienza/dp/8894686353/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CPLF7Z90262Z&keywords=italian+wine+unplugged+2&qid=1674575823&sprefix=Italian+Wine+U%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1 To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager...
Ep. 1401 Viticulture Of The Future Part 2 | #everybodyneedsabitofscienza
Welcome to Episode 1401, another episode of everybody needs a bit of scienza! Today we are sharing part 2 of our 5-part series of the Professore’s advanced seminar at Vinitaly 2023. In this advanced seminar, Professore Attilio Scienza shares some reflections on the viticulture of the future, focusing on the characteristics of resistant vines. The Professore is best known for his extensive research on the origins of Italian grapes and their DNA and as one of the leading academics in …
Ep. 1399 John Camacho Interviews Simone Scaletta | Clubhouse Ambassador's Corner
Welcome to Episode 1399 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode John Camacho Vidal interviews Simone Scaletta. 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 pick? Co-Moderator - John Camacho After moving on from the financial services industry, John began working …
Ep. 1400 Marzia Varvaglione | Italian Trade Agency Wine Masterclasses In Germany
Welcome to Episode 1400; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Dusseldorf, Germany. Today Joy Livingston interviews Marzia Varvaglione from Varvaglione 1921. Stevie Kim and her team travelled to Dusseldorf, Germany this March to collaborate with ITA, the Italian Trade Agency. ITA was organizing some incredible Masterclasses featuring the best wines Italy has to offer. Each masterclass was led by the Master Sommelier Eros Teboni (awarded Best Sommelier Worldwide in 2018), and they wanted us there to document …