Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1121; How to enter the Kazakhstan wine marketWelcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide.About the SpeakersArtem Lebedev IWA is a 30 year old wine professional who has been working in the wine industry for over 8 years now. Born in St.Petersburg, he worked in Europe for two years before settling down in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Artem is an ASI certified sommelier, a WSET Diploma student, a Sherry ambassador, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, the President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association, CEO of the annual contest of the best sommelier of Kazakhstan, co-owner and main lecturer at the sommelier school in AlmatyConnectInstagram: @artyomswanTwitter: @artyomswan1ModeratorDiva Moretti Polegato was born into a family with a long tradition in wine making. The family winery, Villa Sandi, is located in the heart of the Prosecco area and is indeed a leader producer having reached over 115 countries in the world. Diva’s father, Giancarlo, had a leading role in creating and promoting the reputation of Prosecco, both as a wine and as an area of production. The Moretti Polegato family’s passion and commitment reflect in the land itself, which has resulted in having the winery’s estates certified as “Biodiversity Friend” by the World Biodiversity Association. Although Diva grew up in the picturesque scenery of the Prosecco hills, she obtained her Political Science degree in London. She is a certified Sommelier and continues to enhance her knowledge in the wine world.ConnectFacebook: www.facebook.com/diva.maddalena.polegato.morettiInstagram: @divamorettipolegatoLinkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/diva-maddalen…retti-1a1b31145/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-showUntil next time, cin cin!

Welcome to Episode 1119 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Miguel de Leon, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:He was born in Manila, grew up around tons of food and even more family, and was educated in one of the top schools in the country. He moved to the United States at ten years old, to Orange County, California, completing an American public education, he soon went to college at UC Berkeley, where he studied Linguistics and City Planning + Urban Studies.More importantly, he landed a reservationist position at a small neighborhood restaurant called Chez Panisse that would upend everything he knew about food politics and the restaurant industry.He moved to New York to pursue a restaurant career, landing stints in some of New York’s toughest dining rooms, most notably at David Chang’s radical East Village restaurant Momofuku, and at Andy Nusser’s ode to Catalunya and tapas at Gramercy’s Casa Mono. Along the way, he completed certifications with Cornell University, the Sake Education Council, and the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.In 2020, his writing about social justice, equity, and systemic inequalities in the wine space galvanized a personal and critical look at complicit wine systems and the complexities of intersectionality through the lens of wine in acclaimed publications like PUNCH (Penguin/Random House), Bon Appétit, and Wine + Spirits Magazine. He and his work have been featured in The New York Times, Food + Wine Magazine, Grubstreet (New York Magazine), Eater, Barron’s PENTA, and Bloomberg, among others.Currently, Miguel serves as the wine director for SoHo’s Pinch Chinese. He also sits at the resource council for the Hue Society, an organization that promotes and prioritizes BIPOC professionals in the wine industry, creating curriculum that focuses on decolonizing and recentering wine spaces and language. He edits and contributes to Disgorgeous, a podcast and zine about wine. He advises the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Program for its seminar work in the field of Critical Wine Studies.In 2022, Miguel earned the prestigious James Beard Foundation Media Award for Personal Essay - Long Form for his work about intersecting identities and decolonization, and was named in the inaugural class of Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40, tastemakers and innovators shaping the way we drink now.To learn more visit:www.miguel-deleon.com/pinchInstagram: migueld1About today’s Host:Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry.To learn more visit:Facebook: Italian Wines in EnglishInstagram: kiss_my_glassxLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1118 in which Marc Millon interviews Nicola Prudente, aka “Tinto” of the show “Camper” on RaiUno, in this installment of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Nicola Prudente, known under the pseudonym Tinto, was born on 12 September 1976 in Mesagne, in the province of Brindisi. He moved to Tuscany and attended schools in Pistoia and enrolled in Communication Sciences at the IULM in Milan. In 2003 he was the host of Decanter (Rai Radio 2), together with Federico Quaranta, with whom he then begins to produce television services for Linea Verde . The public knows him above all for having been on the permanent cast of La prova del cuoco until 2018. After multiple television experiences, Tinto became a host on Rai 1 with Roberta Morise, heading up the “Camper” show.Nicola Prudente has participated in several programs such as:Green line horizonsFridgeNot pizza and figsIntercom Rai 2In 2021 Tinto alias Nicola Prudente published his first book entitled The Neck of the Bottle: Stories of Life.To learn more visit:Instagram: : @ tinto1976Camper Website: www.chiecosa.it/camper-rai-uno-2022/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 is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, EnglandTo learn more visit:quaypress.uk/marcmillon.co.ukvino.co.ukquaypress.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624Twitter: @Marc_MillonLet's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1117 in which Steve Raye interviews Robin Shay, export Manager for Allegrini Winery.About today’s guest:Originally from the Napa Valley, California, Robin graduated from the University of San Pablo (Madrid, Spain) with a degree in International Business & Economics. Upon graduation, homegrown passions took him to Portugal to work alongside famed winemaker Jerry Luper (Freemark Abbey, Diamond Creek, Bouchaine) in the Douro Valley. He would later move to Southern Italy to work in the cellars of one of Campania’s premier estates (Feudi di San Gregorio). During his time in Italy, Robin became a professionally certified Sommelier (AIS Certified in 2004) and eventually moved into the role of Export Manager for the Allegrini Estates.To learn more visit:allegrini.it/en/wine/More about the host Steve Raye:Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready!To learn more visit:Website: www.bevologyinc.com/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to episode 1116, in which host Polly Hammond interviews Fergus Elias and Lee Isaac, this week on Uncorked.This week we are joined by the Maker and the Merchant -- Fergus Elias and Lee Isaacs.As head Winemaker at Hush Heath Estate in the UK, Fergus is one of the youngest head winemakers on the planet...no surprise given that he’s been working in English Sparkling Wine since he was big enough to walk. Lee, best known by many of us for his zany wit and guitar riffs, has spent over 20 years in working in wine as WSET educator, merchant, presenter, and brand ambassador.Together, they are the team behind The Maker and The Merchant podcast: themakerandthemerchant.podbean.com/More about today’s guest:Fergus EliasAs Head Winemaker at Balfour Estate, Fergus Elias is part of an exciting new generation of young winemakers graduating from Plumpton College, England’s dedicated vinicultural centre. Always looking at how to adapt and innovate, he is continuing the success of his father and creating a brilliant partnership with him.To learn more visit:Insta: www.instagram.com/fergelias/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fergus-elias-2b237b47/Twitter: twitter.com/ferguseliasLee IsaacsHaving been around wine since the age of 5, Lee joined the wine trade in 2002, passing up a place at university in the process, and has remained there ever since. He is a sold out speaker and educator and uses his knowledge to educate, entertain and inspire. He presents to diverse groups of people from consumers to winemakers and runs in the region of 100 tastings every year.To learn more visit:Insta: www.instagram.com/wineman147LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lee-isaacs-5ba42b45/Twitter: twitter.com/WineMan147More about the host:Polly is Founder and CEO of 5forests. She splits her time between Barcelona, Auckland, and Napa, consulting, writing, and speaking about the trends that impact today’s wine businesses. She’s an advisor to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, host of Uncorked with the Italian Wine Podcast, cohost of the Real Business of Wine with Robert Joseph, and, occasionally, a knitter.Polly is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with behavioral Economics, and her wine work is based on insights into all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. With over 20 years’ experience in growing successful companies, Polly knows first-hand the challenges faced by independent businesses. She approaches each client experience with empathy and understanding for what it takes to adapt and thrive in the real world.To learn more visit:Twitter: @mme_hammondInstagram: @pollyhammond_website: 5forests.com/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to episode 1115, another installment of 'On The Road Edition', hosted by Stevie Kim. Today Stevie is with Giulia di Cosimo of Argillae Winery, she is the new Vice-President of the Orvieto Consortium. Together they discuss “Benvenuto Orvieto” a day of events that introduces the new Vintages as well as a masterclass on Orvieto DOC.More about “Benvenuto Orvieto”:The location (the Mancinelli theatre, in the city center), for the “ Benvenuto Orvieto 2022 ” event was chosen by the Orvieto Wine ConsortiumIt was an intense day, made up of territory, history and tastings. The day started in the theater with the presentation of the Consortium and its objectives. A DOC created in 1971; today it has 1956 hectares of vineyards and a production of 11 million bottles . It is a wine-growing area that starts in the north from the parts of Fabro and extends towards the province of Terni, even encroaching into Lazio. On the other hand, the area relating to the “Orvieto Classico ” appellation is more restricted .The day had a full program of events and promotional activities and included an experimental program with the University of Tuscia that began with a study on the four terroirs of Orvieto, volcanic, clayey, sandy, alluvial. Four terroirs that were the subject of the first tasting, with an “anonymous” label which took place in the Theater.To complete the day, there was an interesting speech by Prof. Attilio Scienza on the close relationship between the evolution of viticulture and the Via Francigena and, finally, on the potential of the “sweet wines ” of Orvieto; also because the presence of “noble rot” in the Orvieto area could be thought of as a real icing on the cake….More about Orvieto Consortium:www.facebook.com/OrvietoDOC/More about the host: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!To learn more visit:Facebook: @steviekim222Instagram: @steviekim222Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1114, where the professore 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 our very own Cristina Altea Regi!If you want to learn more about the Professore:The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type "Verdicchio" in place of "Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza 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:vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/via-faqs/winenews.it/en/an-italian-profe…l-be-one-of_307764/If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler:Stevie 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!To find out more about Stevie Kim visit:Facebook: @steviekim222Instagram: @steviekim222Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 1112 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Joan Harnish interviews Eleonora Charrère from Les Crêtes winery in Val d’Aosta. 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?Guest-Moderator - Joan HarnishJoan is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area in California and now lives in Spain just south of Barcelona near the Priorat área. She is a mother of 3 and her husband is from Barcelona. She has a dual Masters MBA / MIM (Masters in Business Administration and Masters in International Management) and specializes in Marketing and Corporate Event Management. She is a Certified Sommelier, WSET 4 Diploma graduate and Weinakademiker. She is a member of the Via Community and a Climate Change activist.To learn more visit:Instagram @harnishjoanLinkedin www.linkedin.com/in/joan-harnish-9223a32b/WebsiteAbout today’s guest producer:Co-founder of @LesCretes family run winery in the Aosta Valley of Italy.Graduate in Agronomy and sommelier working as agronomist and production manager at Les Cretes since 2005. Between vineyard and cellar, loving the magic of wine since I was a child, living step by step through the evolution of the winery with my father and sister. Enchanted by the cycle of nature and its harmony. In my free time I enjoy cooking cakes for my two children.To learn more visit:Facebook www.facebook.com/lescretesInstagram www.instagram.com/les.cretes/Twitter twitter.com/lescreteswineryWebsite www.lescretes.it/More about the moderator Stevie Kim:Stevie 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!To find out more about Stevie Kim visit:Facebook: @steviekim222Instagram: @steviekim222Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Welcome to Episode 1113; How fast are wine consumer trends in Romania changing?Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide.About today’s session:The presentation of “How fast are consumer trends in Romania changing” throws a light on position of Romania on the international market based on import and export market forces. It will cover more in detail the relationship of Romania and Italy in the context of wine. The audience will have a better understanding of the Romanian market and market trends. The session will also reveal the result of a market study on wine consumer habits in Romania. The presentation will include examples of brand segmentation and market positioning of an upcoming winery (Girboiu Winery) and already classic and well established example of Recas Winery. The public will leave the venue with key takeaways from the session.More about today’s Speaker:Imre Szakacs-Orha DipWset is a wine professional (WSET Educator, Speaker, International Wine Judge and Counsellor) from Romania.He established the first WSET centre in Romania in 2014 and is co-founder of East Cellars Ltd, a company that provides winery equipment and professional counselling for small and medium sized wineries.ConnectFacebook: www.facebook.com/imre.szakacsorhaInstagram: @imre.szakacsMore about today’s ModeratorAlicia Lini represents the fourth generation of the Lini family, producers of some of Italy’s most acclaimed and highly rated sparkling wines. Since 1910, when they first established their winery in Correggio township (Reggio Emilia province, in the region of Emilia-Romagna), they have never followed the trends or fashions that have driven Lambrusco production in this century and the last.ConnectFacebook: www.facebook.com/alicia.liniInstagram: @alicialiniTwitter: @alicialiniLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-lini-654a592a/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-showUntil next time, cin cin!

Welcome to Episode 1111 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Mandy Oser, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast.More about today’s guest:Mandy Oser is the owner of Ardesia in Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood wine bar she opened in the Fall of 2009 as a place where both those with a deeper knowledge of wine as well as novices can find a selection that will satisfy. Along with selecting the wines, Mandy oversees Chef Bernardo Garcia’s menu of inventive and shareable dishes that complement the diverse wine program.To learn more visit:Website: www.ardesia-ny.comInstagram: @ardesiawinebar @mandyoserFacebook: www.facebook.com/ardesiawinebarTwitter: @ardesiawinebar @mandyoserLinkedin: Mandy OserAbout today’s Host:Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry.To learn more visit:Facebook: Italian Wines in EnglishInstagram: kiss_my_glassxLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:Instagram @italianwinepodcastFacebook @ItalianWinePodcastTwitter @itawinepodcastTiktok @MammaJumboShrimpLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcastIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/Until next time, Cin Cin!