

Italian Wine Podcast
Italian Wine Podcast
The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned! With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!
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Oct 27, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 426 Luiz André Batistello | Italian Wine World
Luiz Batistello is a 41 years old former Lawyer from Brazil. His professional conversion in the wine industry started in 2007.He holds a WSET Diploma, is IWA in France and WSET marker in 4 languages. Judge for 10 wine competitions in France, England and Italy.ConnectFacebook: www.facebook.com/winetoursparisInstagram: @luizbatistello/@winetoursparisTwitter: @luizbatistelloLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/luiz-batistel…et-iwa-3b39aa46/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-show/Until next time, cin cin!

Oct 26, 2020 • 15min
Ep. 425 Steven Sousa | Italian Wine World
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 425: Monty Waldin checks up on Steven Sousa in Ontario, Canada.Steven, a top sommelier, has a soft spot for Italian wines and he helped augment Italian wines represented on Momofuku wine lists.Monty's call with Steven takes place right in the middle of a busy season for the Pinot Nero harvest in Ontario, and Steven graciously takes time out before heading back out into the fields.The local weather is currently beautiful, though winegrowers will have to take extra steps to protect their vines through the coming winter.

Oct 25, 2020 • 10min
Ep. 424 Steve Raye U.S. Market-Ready | Franchise States
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 424: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye.So what is a franchise state anyway? When developing a U.S. market entry strategy do franchise states merit consideration or should they be ruled out a priori?As always, the more wine and spirit brands can learn about the United States market, the more effective they'll be when it comes time to execute an import and distribution strategy.Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market.Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.comHow to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

Oct 22, 2020 • 11min
Ep. 423 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Stefano Campanini Question
buziness, today we have to give a huge thanks to Stefano Campanini for his question. Scienza was feeling the vibe so he decided to personally salute Mr Monty in english. He been studyin y'alllllllllllll!!111111111111!!!11!!1!! Other than that plz make sure u wear a mask and follow your state's safety instructions. If help is needed, wine is there. ALWAYS. FOR U. LUV LUVMusical Guest: Marghe Andre & Producer J, Wine2Dig_it Records. Use the sound on TikTok to become instantly viral, promise!!!!!!!! Like forreal forrealzzzzSupported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Oct 21, 2020 • 12min
Ep. 422 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | Sangiovese!
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 422: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston.Finally! We arrive at the book's namesake - Sangiovese!If you're wondering about the vine's origins you could study up on Bartolomeo Bimbi or Cosimo Trinci...Thankfully, Scienza and Imazio have already done the heavy lifting and summarized their findings in their book.This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio.Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before."Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" is available from Amazon (Kindle format) and positivepress.net (paperback).

Oct 20, 2020 • 27min
EP. 421 Ian Harris
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 421: Monty Waldin hears from Ian Harris, WSET Chief Executive.Ian is passionate about wine and spirits education, and it turns out he taught a class that Monty attended years ago!Besides maintaining a high level of instruction, under Ian's leadership WSET has rolled out new options for online study and examination.Listen in to hear about Ian's path to wine and how he has championed education in the wine industry.

Oct 19, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 420 Michael Garner
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 420: Monty Waldin calls Michael Garner at his home office.Michael wrote "Barlolo: Tar and Roses," a classic book that recognized Piedmont as an exceptional wine producing region.Michael appreciates many styles from around the Italian peninsula, and he mentions a couple of his favorites (along with a specific trattoria that is his favorite in Valpolicella).

Oct 18, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 419 Steve Raye U.S. Market-Ready | Top Ten Objections You'll Hear
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 419: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye and the Top Ten Objections You'll Hear From...Importers, distributors, and accounts have many reasons to say "no" to a brand.Wine and spirit brands can avoid the automatic "no" answer, but doing a bit of homework, being prepared, and following these basic principles.Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market.Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.comHow to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

Oct 15, 2020 • 13min
Ep. 418 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Hayley Black Question
It's friday again! We @ IWP know that you need a little Scienza in your life, so here they are! I present you the ones and onlys, Stevie Kim and Attilio Scienzay! Woohooo! Thank you, thank you! Also, the star of this episode is actually Hayley Black, from Seattle, one of Stevie's fave VIA community peeps! She asks about climate change and how it affects different regions of Italy, about new native varieties and other wine stuff. See y'all next friday folkz!Musical Guest: BenJamin Banger, check him out here open.spotify.com/artist/6Gx0T7R9xRsVAu1fRIsSBKSupported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Oct 14, 2020 • 11min
Ep. 417 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | Venice and Ribolla Gialla
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 417: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston.Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio paint a picture of medieval events that led to the rise of Ribolla Gialla as a cultivated grape variety.Travel back in time to Venice of the fourteenth century and discover the vine's history.This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio.Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before."Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" is available from Amazon (Kindle format) and positivepress.net (paperback).


