Ep. 601 Whitney Pope | Voices

Welcome to Episode 1947, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve What Makes VinePair's Ratings and Reviews Unique? with Josh Malin, Keith Beavers, Hannah Staab, Tim McKirdy Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held in Verona in November 2023. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key annual reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. About today’s session In this session led by VinePair’s Co-Founder Josh Malin and Tasting’s Director Keith Beavers, along with Managing Editor Tim McKirdy and Assistant Editor Hannah Staab, the team will explain how VinePair approaches tastings and reviews differently. They’ll talk through the categories that VinePair readers are most interested in seeing rated, which wines and styles do the best during tasting panels, and how VinePair has become seen as an advocate for of-the-moment young producers and emerging regions. They’ll also share how the publication differs in its approach to more established wines and wine regions, shedding light on new wines and wines with new perspectives. Finally, the team will conduct a tasting live to demonstrate its process. Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

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Welcome to Episode 1946 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Giusi Calcagno. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, they delve into what it means to be native to Etna; by learning more about the specifics of Etna climate, geology, geography and territory that make it such a unique place to grow wine Co-Moderator - Barbara Fitzgerald  With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect:  Instagram @aprilabottiglia LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website www.aprilacreative.com Guest Bio - Giusi Calcagno Giusi was born in Acireleae near Catania, but has lived her entire life on Etna. She studied European languages and cultures at the university of Catania, with a thesis in comparative literature.  Her life and studies have provided her with several opportunities to meet diverse people from around the globe and acquire what she calls, “a good spirit of adaptation.”  She currently teaches Italian to foreigners and refugees, where she continues to learn how connected we all are.  Giusi loves writing and travelling, having collaborated for several years with local newspapers and recently winning a literary prize for her poem titled “Vineyard in Summer”. She says one of the most beautiful experiences she’s ever had was working on a project Lithuania in a project to learn a language that would be attentive to hate speech.  Giusi loves wine. She recently took her WSET Level 2 exam, and has always studied with her family, thanks to the experience and wisdom of her father and uncle, as well as their winemaker Alessando Biancolin. She is also an active member of the Donne del Vino, and she’s proud to be part of a group that tells the stories of women in wine and advances them in this sector.  Giusi currently lives near Randazzo and is very active in her community to help preserve the culture and heritage of this unique place.   Connect: Website: https://www.vinicalcagno.it/it/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinicalcagno/  Email: info@vinicalcagno.it _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here 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!

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Welcome to Episode 1945, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Wanda Mann in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. Wanda's fascinating journey in wine led her to become the East Coast Editor of The SOMM Journal in the USA and the founder of the very popular Wine With Wanda. More about today’s guest:  Wanda Mann has been writing about wine for fifteen years. She is the East Coast Editor for The SOMM Journal and Tasting Panel magazines. Wanda's writing has also been published in Food & Wine, NAPA Magazine, VinePair, Saveur, and other publications. She has visited major wine regions and interviewed top winemakers, many of whom have joined Wanda for lively chats and virtual tastings on Instagram Live. Wanda's love of wine was kickstarted by her professional chef father and the two years she spent studying in Spain. An in-demand speaker and wine presenter, Wanda has been featured at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the Women in Wine Leadership Symposium, the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, and the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival. Wanda is the immediate past president of Les Dames d'Escoffier New York, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to women pursuing careers in food, wine & spirits, and hospitality. She also serves on the board of the Society of Wine Educators.  Connect: Website: wandamann.com   Instagram: @winedinewanda  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-mann-4098023/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winewithwanda  Twitter: @winewithwanda  About 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. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

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Welcome to episode 1944 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Leonardo Bellaccini. San Felice is an historic wine estate in Chianti Classico and Leonardo shares its rich story, from the Etruscans to the mezzadria, and about the importance of sustainable and regenerative viticulture to produce an outstanding range of wines that can be enjoyed in the Borgo San Felice 5-star Relais & Chateau wine resort with Michelin star restaurant. More about today’s guest: “San Felice encompasses three of Tuscany’s most famous estates that regularly appear in the Wine Spectator's top 100. We have an annual production of around one million bottles (1,025,000 of Chianti, 80,000 of Brunello, 40,000 of Rosso di Montalcino and 55,000 of Bolgheri), divided into16 labels, made entirely from estate-owned grapes. Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and he treats each vine within the vineyard individually. Having identified five macro-areas Leonardo and his team has planted the grape varieties which thrive in the specific geography and soil.” Connect: Website: https://www.sanfelice.com/it/tenute/san-felice  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, England Connect: quaypress.uk/ marcmillon.co.uk vino.co.uk quaypress.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624 Twitter: @Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! - This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join his food, wine and cultural journey!

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Welcome to Episode 1943 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Ryan Robinson. They discuss the Italian wine market scene in Connecticut, exploring its opportunities and future trends. More about today’s guest: Currently residing between Segovia, Spain and Connecticut, USA, Ryan Robinson is the Director of Education for Brescome-Barton Inc. & Worldwide Wines in Connecticut. He also serves as Wine Director at the Cornerstone Restaurant Group in North America & South Korea. Outside of distribution and restaurants, Ryan is a Professor at the University of New Haven. Among the credentials he achieved are: Advanced Sommelier-CMSA; WSET Diploma and WSET Educator in Wine, Sake, and Beer; Rioja Wine Educator; Wine Scholar Guild Educator; Spanish Wine Specialist. He is also a Certified Scotch Whisky Professional from the Council of Whisky Masters Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommryan/  Website: https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/podcasts/b/guild_podcasts/posts/tasting-with-guildsomm-blind-wine-with-ryan-robinson  More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!

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Welcome to Episode 1942 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.  In this episode, Brie Dema geeks out on Nebbiolo Rosé, Negro Amaro exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.  Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host: Brie Dema has a career rooted in hospitality and has worked with several fantastic Canadian wine and culinary programs, including Langdon Hall, Fogo Island Inn, and The Elora Mill. She has studied with WSET and CMS, holding the Diploma and the Advanced Pin, respectively. Brie played the part of a bumblebee in her dance studio’s production of Peter Pan when she was five. She has a lousy sense of direction but can always find her way to the bottom of a glass of wine. Brie’s favorite role and greatest accomplishment is being a mom to her wonderful daughter Una. She wishes she was a better cook, but is glad she married a chef. Connect: Website: https://quench.me/author/briedema/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brie_dema/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-dema/  _______________________________   Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!  Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!

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Welcome to Episode 1941 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Federica Bonetta this week on The Next Generation. Today, they discussed how to get young people to start drinking wine and the importance of traveling, sharing food & bev customs, and seeing how others drink around the world.   More about today’s guest Federica Bonetta is the second generation and brand manager of Baglio del Cristo di Campobello winery. Currently, she is completing her master's degree in Melbourne, Australia. Federica is the youngest member of Donne del Vino and also an active member of Sbarbatelle. Connect:  Instagram & Threads: https://www.threads.net/@federicabonetta_  Website: https://www.cristodicampobello.it/en/ LinkedIn: Federica Bonetta More about the host: Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti. Connect: Instagram: @sluttispaghetti Twitter: @sluttispaghetti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cece/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!

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Welcome to Episode 1940 –Part 70 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Pt. 70 - Vermentino, Vespolina Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord.  Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category. Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN  To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!! _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of this very awesome set of narrations!

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