Ep. 2158 Gus Zhu | Book Club with Richard Hough

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Elisabetta Geppetti owner of Fattoria Le Pupille in the Morellino di Scansano area, in Tuscany. Elisabetta tells Monty about the history of her winery which developed at a time when there weren't many producers of Morellino. Monty and Elisabetta also talk about the Morellino di Scansano denomination and some of Fattoria Le Pupille's iconic wines, Poggio Valente and Saffredi.

27 Marras 201816min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Barbara Philip MW, Category Manager at British Columbia Liquor Stores, one of the governmental liquor boards of the Canadian provinces. Monty and Barbara talk about the latest trends in wine drinking in Canada, Canadian wine, and the Italian grape varieties grown there (some Nebbiolo experiments and Sangiovese).

27 Marras 20189min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Leonardo Ricci who produces Prosecco col fondo at the Leo Ricci winery near Treviso. Leonardo, who is also a gourmand, is the president of the Accademia dello Spiedo d’Alta Marca (or spitroast academy). Tune in to discover how Prosecco col fondo is made through re-fermentation in the bottle. Monty and Leonardo also talk about some exciting wine and food pairings!

23 Marras 201817min

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Danish wine importer Ole Udsen, CEO at Estrup & Udsen Vin Aps in Denmark. In addition to Italian wine, Ole has a deep passion for and knowledge of Southern Italy, Sicily, and the King Frederick II. In the interview, Monty and Ole get philosophical and talk about the famous king and the need for humanism in the wine world. Ole also discusses the Danish wine market and wine consumption in Denmark.

20 Marras 201810min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michele Manelli owner of the Salcheto Winery in Montepulciano (Tuscany). The winery produces Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Michele tells Monty about his energy-efficient winemaking strategies and techniques. Salcheto is a winery that is also cutting-edge with regards to sustainability standards for viticulture, winemaking, and research. Tune in to learn more about an iconic producer of the Montepulciano area and his secrets to get his distinctive expression of Vino Nobile from Sangiovese grapes.

19 Marras 201826min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Maddalena Pasqua di Bisceglie, owner of the Musella Winery in Veneto near Verona. The winery is biodynamic and produces Valpolicella, Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso. Maddalena tells Monty abour her vineyards that look like gardens full of flowers, insects and vegetation. Maddalena explains some the biodynamic viticultural strategies that she implements in the vineyard such as spraying vines with cow milk to naturally prevent diseases and fungi. Monty and Maddalena also discuss the winery’s markets such as Scandinavia and Canada. Tune in to learn more about biodiversity in the vineyard, the role of bees, and delicious biodynamic wine!

13 Marras 201816min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Isidoro Vajra at the G. D. Vajra winery in Barolo, in the heart of the Langhe hills in Piedmont. Isidoro talks about the history of the family and about one of their famous vineyard sites for Nebbiolo grapes called “Bricco delle Viole” (literally the summit of pansies). The winery also produces Barbera as well as local native grape Nascetta. The winery is also re-planting a long forgotten indigenous grape the “Baratuciat.” Tune in to discover also Isidoro’s passion for the work in the vineyard and a lake oasis in the middle of the winery grounds where wild ducks stop by!

12 Marras 201815min

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews William Predhomme, Canadian sommelier based in Toronto and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. William tells Monty about the burgeoning wine culture in the city and the strong Italian wine selection there. Will also praises the great diversity of Italian wines and recommends some old favorite of his, Timorasso and Verdicchio. Tune in to get a glimpse into the world of somms in Canada!

7 Marras 201817min