Ep. 2738 Two Barolos, but one hill with Nadia Curto & Pablo Fernandez IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2738 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Pablo Fernandez IWA interviews Nadia Curto, the renowned winemaker from La Morra (Cuneo), in the heart of the Langhe and the Barolo region. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. Nadia discusses her hands-on approach to winemaking, working without consultants or enologists while combining her father's traditions with her own vision. She also shares the winery's philosophy of minimal intervention, featuring chemical-free viticulture, spontaneous fermentation, and a simple motto: "Nature above everything." Key Learning Objectives: Learn about the history of Nadia Curto's family winery in La Morra and its multigenerational approach to Barolo production. Explore Nadia's philosophy of natural winemaking, including spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar. Understand how Nadia balances tradition and innovation by combining her father's winemaking heritage with her own vision for the future of Barolo. More about today’s host: Born in Florianópolis, Pablo graduated in civil engineering with a specialization in project and contracts management in the renewable energy industry. During his sabbatical year in 2019 he traveled 13,000 kilometers through Italy. Then, he decided to follow his passion for the Bel Paese and turn it into his professional hobby. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began his wine education, earning several certificates. In 2022, he started his studies for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines. Also, in 2022, Pablo became an Italian Wine Ambassador and in 2023 a Certified Educator for the Vinitaly International Academy. Pablo offers educational services for wine lovers and students of Italian wines in Brazil, with his project focused on Italy. He also regularly writes about wine for the digital wine magazine Única. He occasionally writes about Brazilian wines for the South America Wine Guide website. Connect: Website: http://beboitalia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psfernandez/ Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/psfernandez/ More about today’s guest: Nadia Curto is a renowned winemaker from La Morra (Cuneo), in the heart of the Langhe and the Barolo region. Together with her father Marco, she manages the family's 4 hectares of historic vineyards in the hamlet of Annunziata. Granddaughter of renowned Barolo producer Elio Altare, she has embraced a philosophy of natural and eco-sustainable viticulture, producing artisanal wines such as Barolo and Dolcetto, appreciated for their elegance and authenticity. Connect: Website: https://www.nadiacurto.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadiacurto/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://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!