Ep. 2296 Juliana Colangelo interviews Gary Fisch and Scott Ades | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to Episode 1770; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today’s interview features Filippo Padoan of Aquila del Torre Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great interviews that unfolded over the course of 3 days. More about today’s winery: The Ciani family is unfailingly committed to making wine, while respecting the environment where they live and work. Dialogue and exchange with new cultures are matters of course. This well-integrated team with distinct, complementary features makes Aquila del Torre an estate with a family feel yet perfectly at ease with the rhythm of the evolving world market. Connect: Website: www.aquiladeltorre.it/en/identity/ _______________________________ 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!

1 Helmi 20246min

Welcome to Episode 1769, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into 'The Sunshine State of Wine: Exploring the Italian Wine Business in the Florida Market' with Erin DeMara & Marilyn Krieger. 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. Abstract: Florida is a very important wine market for nearly every wine producing region in the world, especially Italy. Florida offers opportunities for large and small producers alike, but the challenges can be myriad. Navigating this state and these markets requires skill, experience, energy, and patience. This is one of the largest and fastest growing areas in the U.S., not only in population, but in wine consumption. However, Florida is much more than Mickey Mouse and Miami Beach. The cultures, demographics, and markets are as varied as they are vastly spread apart. They stretch from the Latin-influenced metropolis of Miami to Orlando and Disney World in the heart of the state to the Riviera of the Panhandle, which crosses into a second time zone. This session will explore the demographics and regions of the Florida market, as well as the opportunities both on- and off-trade for Italian wine producers: who are the wine drinkers in Florida, where they live, where they buy their wine, how we can sell more Italian wine to them, and which Italian wines might have the best success. These investigations will not be an exhaustive list but will seek to give a better understanding of wine business in “The Sunshine State.” More about today’s presenter: Erin DeMara is a twenty-nine-year professional of the wine and restaurant industries. Currently in his seventh year with 1821 Fine Wine and Spirits, an Italian-focused importer, he manages the portfolio of 100+ wines and spirits within Florida, USA. Erin is a Certified Wine Educator by the Society of Wine Educators and an Italian Wine Ambassador and Educator by VinItaly International Academy – the only wine professional in America to hold both titles. He is also a Certified Spirits Specialist, a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, and an awarded member of the Guild of Sommeliers. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/wineknowfl/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erin-demara-38006110/ _______________________________ 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!

1 Helmi 202427min

Welcome to Episode 1768 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Michele Longari interviews Michela Adriano. 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? Co-Moderator Until 10 years ago, Michele worked as a Computer Engineer in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Despite dedicating his days to a different industry, a profound love for fine wine and cuisine already thrived within him. Most of his spare moments and vacations were spent traversing the Italian regions, delving into local culinary delights and traditional wines. As his passion for wine burgeoned, he enrolled in the Professional Sommelier Diploma course with the Italian Sommelier Association, initially with no intention of pursuing the final exams. However, the allure of wine steadily eclipsed his interest in computers and coding, leading him to complete the AIS Sommelier Diploma in 2013. That same year, he relocated to the UK to pursue an MSc in Wine Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University. While concluding his Master Dissertation, he seized an opportunity at HAY WINES, a small independent British wine merchants & importers. Eight years on, he remains with the company, now holding the title of Purchasing Director. His primary duties entail crafting purchasing strategies and overseeing imports management. Connect: Facebook: @MicheleTLongari Instagram: @micheletlongari Twitter: @MicheleTLongari LinkedIn: @micheletlongari Website: haywines.co.uk Guest Bio Michela Adriano was born in 1995 in Alba, the capital of Langhe, and grew up in the middle of these charming hills. Raised within the Adriano family, she absorbed a profound passion for winemaking and absorbed the values associated with the wines crafted by the family. Michela represents the third generation of this family heritage. Her grandparents initiated this adventure by selling grapes, while her father, Vittorio, and uncle, Marco, ventured into making their first bottle of wine in 1994. Michela joined the family winery in 2014, marking her dedication to continuing the family tradition. Her mission now is to honor the sacrifices her family made to establish this vineyard, craft exceptional wines, and cherish the rich history and hard work that have shaped this enchanting and magical wine region. Connect: Facebook www.facebook.com/MarcoeVittorioAdriano/ Instagram www.instagram.com/adrianomarcoevittorio/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/9473218/ Website www.adrianovini.it/ 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 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/

1 Helmi 20241h

Welcome to Episode 1767, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Queena Wong in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest A wine lover and change-maker, Queena Wong is helping to build a new world of wine, leveraging over 15 years of experience navigating the challenges of the consumer wine scene as a trailblazing female collector. She now dedicates her time as a champion of fellow women in the UK wine industry, connecting like-minded people and building a community to celebrate and encourage it’s members. Queena actively supports the accreditation of its community, using her network to guide people to success in attaining their industry qualifications. Connect: Website: curiousvines.co.uk/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/queena-wong-346852103 Instagram: @queenadwong 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!

31 Tammi 202444min

Welcome to Episode 1766 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Paolo d’Urso More about today’s guest Paolo D’Urso is passionate about wine, particularly lesser-known grape varieties and small producers. He was fortunate to be born in Spoleto and to have discovered Trebbiano Spoletino about twenty years ago, during the early years of the "rebirth" of this wonderful grape variety. Paolo studied at the Montefalco delegation of the Italian Sommelier Association, where he refined his palate and discovered the intricacies of wine tasting. He has also lived abroad, in Germany, Japan, and Poland, where he worked as a sommelier at some Italian restaurants and found himself again by returning to Spoleto, where he can be in contact day after day with wineries, producers, and restaurants. Connect: Website: amzn.eu/d/hz9mtWk 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!

30 Tammi 202436min

Welcome to Episode 1765 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Sarah Heller MW about the Vinitaly International Academy course happening in New York this March. About today’s guest Sarah Heller MW is a wine expert, visual artist and television host. As a communicator, Sarah’s focus is on engaging with more senses to enlarge our experience of wine. Her series of paintings, drawings and digital works called Visual Tasting Notes has been exhibited and published in Asia, North America, Australasia and Europe. Her series of online educational videos has over 10 million students. She is frequently invited to speak on subjects including wine collecting and investment, Italian fine wine and Champagne. Sarah is wine editor for Asia Tatler and the wine columnist and Italian reviewer for Club Oenologique; faculty of the Vinitaly International Academy; host of the television series Wine Masters; and co-designer of an award-winning collection of handblown crystal glasses with Lucaris Crystal. She is an Honourary Advisor of Hong Kong’s International Culinary Institute and a member of the First Initiative Foundation Circle of Friends.Having graduated from Yale University with a fine art degree, Sarah began her career in the New York and Hong Kong wine trades and wineries in France and Italy. She was Executive Director of Meiburg Wine Media for several years. As well as a Master of Wine and DipWSET, Sarah is a SWE Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits and VIA Italian Wine Ambassador. Sarah speaks English, Chinese, German, Italian and French with basic Korean and Spanish. Connect: Website: sarahheller.com/ 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: www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colan…lo-mba-04345539/

29 Tammi 202426min

Welcome to Episode 1764 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, Ciro Pirone geeks out on the Grechetto & Incrocio Bruni 54, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing her 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. About today’s Host: Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, is a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero (Hotel and Restaurant Management school) of Salerno, Italy and an Italian Wine Ambassador (Vinitaly Wine Academy). Traveling and working in Italy, England and the US, Ciro developed an incredible passion for wine, food and culture. After all, growing up in Italy, wine was always a very important part of his family’s lifestyle and traditions. In 1999, Ciro moved to the US permanently. He landed in Boston, where he continued his wine studies at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild, the London –based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET), as well as he completed and passed with Honors the Italian Wine Specialist Certification by the North American Sommelier Association (part of the worldwide recognized Italian Sommelier Association). In June of 2017 (2019 and again in 2021) he completed the Vinitaly Wine Academy and received the prestigious Italian Wine Ambassador certification with Honors. In 2019 also passed with Honors the Italian Wine Scholar program by the Wine Scholar Guild. In 2007, Ciro accepted the position of Italian Wine Specialist for Horizon Beverage. After successful growth at HBC, Ciro accepted on a new challenge as the US Brand Manager for the Arnaldo Caprai Winery of Montefalco (Umbria), the top producer of worldwide recognized Sagrantino di Montefalco. In June 2011, Ciro returned to Horizon Beverage with a new position of Director of Italian Wines in support of their expanding presence in the New England marketplace. Ciro is happy to share his passion for Italian wine and culture in an effort to give the American wine consumer a better understanding and appreciation for Italian wine! Connect: Instagram @divinoboston Twitter @vinofilosofia LinkedIn Ciro Pirone _______________________________ 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!

28 Tammi 202415min

Welcome to Episode 1762 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Martina Centa of Cantina Roeno this week on The Next Generation where young Italian wine people 30 and under shake up the wine scene. More about today’s winery: Roeno is an acronym derived from "Ro," the name of its founder Rolando, and the Greek word "enos." The viticultural company was established over 50 years ago by Rolando Fugatti and his wife Giuliana, who, with great dedication, began investing their love for the land in the Valdadige Trentino Veronese. Today, the Roeno company is managed by their children Roberta, Cristina, and Giuseppe. In addition to overseeing vine cultivation and wine production, they are particularly attentive to wine tourism, combining the winery with a farmhouse and a welcoming inn where visitors can taste wines alongside traditional dishes from the Trentino and Verona regions. The Roeno Agricultural Company, Inn, and Farmhouse are located on the border between the province of Verona and the province of Trento, at the foothills of Mount Baldo in the Belluno Veronese area, amidst the Terradeiforti. The vineyards stretch across the Adige Valley, reaching north into Trentino Alto Adige and toward Verona in the Bardolino region. Love for their own land, hospitality, and respect for traditions are the values that characterize the Fugatti Family, always delighted to welcome visitors. Connect Website: www.cantinaroeno.com/en 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 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!

28 Tammi 202420min