Ep. 928 Michael Markarian Interviews Sebastiano Castiglioni | Clubhouse Ambassador's Corner

Welcome to Episode 928 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Michael Markarian interviews Sebastiano Castiglioni. 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? About about today’s guest host: Michael Markarian is the Sommelier and Beverage Director for a local restaurant group in the Washington, D.C. area, overseeing the wine program for three French bistros. He became an Italian Wine Ambassador in 2022, and is currently studying for the Advanced Sommelier Exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He previously lived and studied in the Chianti Classico area. If you want to learn more about today’s guest host, you can by visiting: Facebook – www.facebook.com/michael.markarian Instagram – @mikeintuscany About today’s guest producer: Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni was Born in Milan, Italy, he is an award-winning entrepreneur, activist, investor, and advisor to businesses and governments around the world. Although his expertise spans the food, finance, wine, technology, life sciences, and art sectors, his greatest passion is animals. An impassioned vegan and animal rights activist, Sebastiano’s primary focus is on promoting the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle globally; fighting against the cruelty and injustice of animal agriculture, and striving to protect the natural world from the catastrophic environmental effects of climate change resulting from the global consumption of animal products. Sebastiano divides his time between Asia, Europe and the US. If you want to learn more about today’s guest producer, you can by visiting: Facebook – www.facebook.com/querciabella Instagram – @sebastianocc / @querciabella Twitter – @querciabella Website – querciabella.com/ 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: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/