
Ep. 2132 Stevie Kim | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza
Welcome to Episode 2132 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professo Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s questions about birthday celebrations and regrets comes from Stevie Kim! Today’s questions: How would you like to celebrate your 80th birthday next year? Come vorrebbe festeggiare il suo 80° (ottantesimo) compleanno l'anno prossimo? Do you have any regrets in your life, where there's anything you could have done to change the path? Ha qualche rimpianto nella sua vita, in cui avrebbe potuto fare qualcosa per cambiare il percorso? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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 your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)
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Ep. 2131 The Wine World of the Future - demographic and consumption scenarios | wine2wine Business Forum 2023
Welcome to Episode 2131, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. Today’s episode is entitled “The Wine World of the Future - demographic and consumption scenarios” and features Carlo Flamini, Marzia Varvaglione, Filippo Polegato and Andrea Andreoli. Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded 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 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 the session: This session compares the past, present and future for a sector that will rest its growth less and less on marketed volumes. The Observatory of Unione Italiana Vini takes stock of today’s more rapid evolution of consumption and its impact on the Italian wine business. About the hosts: Moderator Andrea Andreoli In 1991 he began writing for Il Nuovo Veronese, which back then was a daily newspaper. The following year he began collaborating with Telenuovo TV as well. In 1993 he was among the founders of the station’s Padua editorial office and, from the beginning of 1994, he became its editor-in-chief. In January 2001 he returned to the Verona headquarters as Deputy Editor. In May 2019 he was appointed Chief Editor of Telenuovo Tg Verona. Filippo Polegato Filippo is 32 years old and represents the fourth generation of a family engaged in the wine business. After graduating from high school, he worked in the industry, between Australia and the U.S., later taking care of the commercial department and sponsorship management in Astoria. As CEO, he has invested in improving production and logistics efficiency, energy optimization solutions, growth in foreign markets, and the promotion of wine and food tourism. Marzia Varvaglione Marzia joined her family business in 2013. Varvaglione 1921 was known for bulk wine. Today Varvaglione 1921 exports 5 million bottles to more than 70 countries. A member of the Le Donne del Vino association, Marzia Varvaglione was elected President of AGIVI in 2023. She continues to play an important role in the family winery as well as on the national wine scene. Carlo Flamini Carlo Flamini is in charge of Unione Italiana Vini’s Osservatorio del Vino, the digital platform that provides data and analysis on international markets, production potential and the bulk market. He has worked as a journalist in UIV since 2002 and, from 2010 to 2018, he served as Chief Editor of Corriere Vinicolo, for which he conceived and produced “Vino in Cifre,” “Corriere Vinicolo Vite” and “Wine by Numbers.” Find more about wine2wine Business Forum at: https://www.vinitaly.com/forum/wine2wine-business-forum/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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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Ep. 2130 Larissa Lawrence interviews Sebastian Van de Sype | Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner
Welcome to Episode 2130 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Larissa Lawrence interviews Sebastian Van de Sype, of the Sebastian Van de Sype winery in Modena. Today’s learning objectives: What’s the cultural orientation of Lambrusco? What is distinct and unique about Lambrusco, relative to other Italian wines? How might I enjoy it personally and convey that professionally? Co-Moderator - Larissa Lawrence Larissa Lawrence is the co-founder of Vinos Enteros, a Mexico City-based wine importing and distribution company that focuses exclusively on artisanal producers who make terroir-driven wine grounded in tradition. Vinos Enteros counts the top restaurants, hotels and private collectors across the country as clients. Prior to founding Vinos Enteros, Larissa was a management consultant, media strategist and journalist. Larissa is a graduate of Columbia Business School and a certified Italian Wine Ambassador through VinItaly International Academy. She holds WSET Level 3 Advanced Certification and Level 1 Certification through the International Court of Sommeliers. She’s currently pursuing the WSET Level 4 Diploma. Larissa has been featured on podcasts, articles and panels discussing her point of view on topics as diverse as natural wines, representation of women in the wine industry, differences between wine trends in Mexico and the US and entrepreneurship. She has been invited to compete in international blind wine tasting competitions such as the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup. She is also a wine educator, having taught the WSET Level 2 course in Mexico. Connect: Facebook: Larissa Lawrence Instagram: www.instagram.com/larissaj_lawrence, www.instagram.com/vinosenteroscdmx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissa-lawrence-0763166/ Website: www.vinosenteros.mx Guest Bio - Sebastian Van de Sype With a master’s degree in aerospace engineering and a +10 year career in business and F1 engineering, Sebastian is not the typical winemaker that was born into it. It was a conscious choice to embark full-time on this project, together with his spouse, Mary, who is a midwife. The winery started in late 2020, acquiring an organic vineyard in Emilia in the hills around Modena, in Castelvetro, and also making the first vintage. Since then, the winery evolved and recently they inaugurated their own production site. Before starting the winery, Sebastian had been working in the region for two F1 teams and fell in love with the region and its gastronomic opportunities. The Lambrusco wine style was inspiring, especially in terms of growing potential. The spark that ignited the project most probably can be found in his childhood, growing up in a culinary oriented family with the creed “taste thoroughly and choose quality over quantity!”. The continuous search for beauty and quality was in fact an important cornerstone of his education, whether it was in music, sports, study or any other occupation. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sebastianvandesype_winery LinkedIn: https://it.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-van-de-sype-6488327 Website: www.sebastianvandesype.it _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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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Ep. 2129 Judy Chan | Voices with Cynthia Chaplin
Welcome to Episode 2129 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this installment of Voices, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Judy Chan, CEO & Executive Director of Grace Vineyard, one of China’s most highly regarded wine producers. About today’s guest: Judy Chan is CEO & Executive Director of Grace Wine Holdings Limited, the brand more commonly known as “Grace Vineyard”, one of China’s most highly regarded wine producers. Grace took over the winery in 2002 in charge of administration and brand image. Under her leadership, the winery has become one of the best boutique winemakers in China. The success of the winery became a case study of the Harvard Business School MBA program in 2008. Moreover, the winery offers the wines to the in-flight services of Cathay Pacific Airways first and business classes. Following the initial success, Judy Chan is determined to upgrade the winery by advanced quality and vivid brand image. In June 2018, Grace Vineyard was listed in Hong Kong successfully. Prior to taking up her role at Grace Vineyard, Judy was a HR Professional at Goldman Sachs. Judy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Women’s Studies and Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the United States. Connect: Website: www.grace-vineyard.com About today’s host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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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Ep. 2128 Cristina Genna of Colomba Bianca winery | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2128 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 161 of Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Cristina Genna of Cantine Colomba Bianca, a cooperative of wine growers from the province of Trapani in southeastern Sicily founded in 1970. The winery was awarded Best Organic Red Wine 2024 at www.5starwines.it. More about today’s guest: Cristina is the marketing manager of Colomba Bianca. Her idea is to use the wines of Colomba Bianca to spread Sicilian beauty around the world. She lived abroad for a few years, between London and Warsaw, but during the time she was far from home she felt a strong connection with her island and decided to organize events to present Sicilian wines to people from different parts of the world. That's how she got in touch with Colomba Bianca. When COVID-19 arrived, she decided to leave Poland and return home, which is when she started working for the company. Colomba BIanca is more than a normal company. It's a cooperative involving 3000 members spread across 7000 hectares of land and is among the biggest organic wineries in Europe. Connect: Website: www.colombabianca.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/cantinecolombabianca Facebook: www.facebook.com/cantinecolombabianca 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 has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: www.quaypress.uk www.marcmillon.co.uk www.vino.co.uk www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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 him on this food, wine and cultural journey!
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Ep. 2127 Jessica Dupuy interviews Francis Percival | TexSom 2024
Welcome to Episode 2127 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Francis Percival live from TEXSOM 2024! Francis Percival is a food writer and columnist for The World of Fine Wine. Join us at TEXSOM 2024 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this influential event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: Francis Percival is food editor for The World of Fine Wine. His work won Louis Roederer Best International Wine Columnist in 2013 and Pio Cesare Food & Wine Writer of the Year in 2015. In addition to his writing, Francis is a judge in the magazine’s World’s Best Wine List Awards; he also teaches on cheese at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy. Together with Bronwen Percival, he is the author of Reinventing the Wheel: Milk, Microbes, and the Fight for Real Cheese (Bloomsbury/University of California Press; 2017). Reinventing the Wheel won a 2018 Gourmand Award and was Wine & Spirits magazine’s Book of the Year 2017. Connect: Website: www.worldoffinewine.com, www.realcheese.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/FAPercival More about today’s host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: www.jessicadupuy.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy Twitter: www.twitter.com/jessicandupuy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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!
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Ep. 2126 McKenna Cassidy interviews Margherita Mascagni | The Next Generation
Welcome to Next Generation and episode 2126 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today McKenna Cassidy interviews Margherita Mascagni. In this episode, McKenna and Margherita take us on a journey through the rich history, the flavors and aromas of Cantina Argiano. They explore the timeless beauty of Montalcino and Siena, delving into the art, cuisine, and charm of these stunning regions. All of this, seen through the fresh and curious eyes of a new generation that embraces tradition with a modern twist! More about today’s guests: Margherita Mascagni is a dynamic force within the world of wine, bringing her passion, expertise, and multilingual talents to the forefront of global wine exportation. As the Export Manager at Argiano, Margherita has spent the last four years dedicated to elevating the brand’s presence on the international stage. In 2023, Margherita’s exceptional performance and innate leadership abilities led to her promotion to the position of Global Export Manager for Argiano. With a keen understanding of international markets, she has played a pivotal role in expanding Argiano’s reach across the globe. She is fluent in five languages including English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Connect: Website: https://brandhub.mazerow.com/d/9s5Dt6G34x4b/argiano#/argiano/trade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masmarghe/ More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine. Connect: Facebook @mckennacassidy Instagram @mckennacassidy LinkedIn McKenna Cassidy Website Youtube: McKenna Cassidy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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!
13 Loka 202424min

Ep. 2125 Livin' The Dolce Vita With Jeff Porter: 4th of July Rosé | On The Road With Stevie Kim
Welcome to Episode 2125 of On The Road Edition. Join us today for another exciting installment featuring an Instalive sub-series titled "Livin’ The Dolce Vita," where Stevie and Jeff Porter share their adventures as globe-trotting wine professionals in Italy. To mark the 4th July celebrations the dynamic duo tasted a selection of 10 exciting Italian rosé wines from across Italy. Broadcasting live from Lazise, on the shores of Lake Garda, the renowned wine communicators offered advice on the category as a whole as well as some pairing recommendations for the upcoming summer holidays. More about today’s co-host Jeff Porter: Jeff is an American beverage professional with over 22 years experience in retail and restaurants. He specializes in wine and beverage education, restaurant operations and management. He is part of the Wine Enthusiast team covering Italian wines. In addition to his consulting business Jeff hosts the Italian travel and wine series, SIP TRIP, now streaming on SOMMTV. He has recently relocated to Torino in northern Italy where he will spend the next six months with his family. Connect Instagram:: www.instagram.com/jeffporterwine/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@siptripitalywithjeffporter4938 Website: www.jeffreyeporter.com/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim 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! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast 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!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!
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