Italian Wine Podcast

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 407: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston."When the Great Council chamber of the Serenissima opened its doors, the menu was structured on dozens and dozens of dishes inspired by the most refined gastronomic culture of the Mediterranean, including sweet-and-sour flavors of Byzantine origin and meat and fish exalted by the fragrances of the most distinctive spices."...And wines. Sweet, sweet wines. Including Marzemino.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).

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 406: Monty Waldin and Arnaud Orsel build bridges between Montalcino, Italy and Burgundy, France.Arnaud Orsel has unique insight into the wine industry, especially in Italy, having supplied oak barrels to many top producers.This experience allowed him to taste many, many wines and get to know various styles.Arnaud speaks Italian, has many friends in Italy, and currently leads the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, and organization promoting Burgundy food, wine, and culture worldwide.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 405: Monty Waldin makes the connection with Samuele Heydi, in the picturesque Cinque Terre territory of Liguria.In this area, winemakers practice truly "heroic" viticulture, with rail systems used to haul grapes, collected by hand, down steep slopes.Azienda Agricola Possa's Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOP 2018 earned the title "miglior vino dolce" or best sweet wine at 5StarWines 2020.Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 404: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye.Steve covers ten different ways to import wine and spirits into the Unites States.This week, in Part 2, we consider options 6-10.Again, we come back to the golden rule: get informed and learn about the U.S. market. The more you know, the more successful you will become in terms of forging a partnership with an importer.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/

Scienza and Stevie are here to help you start your friday the best way possible! Y'all know it already: Via community members share their questions for Professor Attilio Scienza, he records his answers and Stevie Kim.... tries to keep him in line. Sometimes it works!Thanks to Ashlee Howell today, for her interesting question about SangioveseToday's musical guest: Le Serotoninecheck them out here: open.spotify.com/artist/480kgZtvE…1uRZeFIAYcy4BFDQSupported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 402: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston.We may have Benedictine monks to thank for recovering vineyards, seeds, and plants left wild after the fall of the Roman Empire.One way or another, the Pinot Noir we know and love today likely emerged from this period as either a wild vine, domesticated plant, or a cross between the two.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).

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 401: Monty Waldin has a chat with wine writer and scholar Stephen Brook.Stephen writes for various magazines, including Decanter, and he's authored scores of classic wine books.His areas of expertise include California, Bordeaux, and Austria.Here, he shares why he feels a particular affinity for the Piemonte region of Italy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 400: We're thrilled to celebrate episode 400 of IWP with a call between Monty Waldin and Michele Palamà of Vinicola Palamà.Michele's family winery celebrates the autochthonous grapes of the Puglia region.Vinicola Palama's Salento IGP Rosato “Metiusco” 2019, was named miglior vino rosato at 5StarWines 2020.Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 399: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye.Steve covers ten different ways to import wine and spirits into the Unites States.This week, in Part 1, we consider options 1-5.Regardless of which method a wine/spirit producer chooses, it's worthwhile to become familiar with the all the options. This will make you more knowledgeable and prepared and, in turn, more attractive to potential importers.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/

Ready to rock and roll once again with Stevie Kim and il Professore!This week we have another amazing personal question from Antoinette Cialdella, founder of FineWine007. Attilio tells us all about his extracurriculuar activities that include many, many, maaaaaany conferences and... 5 chickens. So jump on board, grab a snack, a glass of wine and get ready to start off your friday in the best way! Cin Cin!